Geelong West vs Hamlyn Heights, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Geelong West | Hamlyn Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.2/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.9/100 | 71.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 129.3 / 1k | 34.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 33 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 683 | 182 |
| Planning activity | 183 | 58 |
| Population | 7,345 | 6,518 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHamlyn Heights
- Best for familiesHamlyn Heights
- Best for investmentHamlyn Heights
- Best for best valueHamlyn Heights
Comparison summary
Geelong West and Hamlyn Heights offer different strengths across official suburb data. Hamlyn Heights leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Hamlyn Heights; Housing (desirability) favours Hamlyn Heights; Crime rate favours Hamlyn Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Hamlyn Heights, Families → Hamlyn Heights, Investment → Hamlyn Heights, Best value → Hamlyn Heights.