Overall score
Geelong West
54.4/100
Hamlyn Heights
56.5/100
Geelong West vs Hamlyn Heights, VIC Suburb Comparison
Geelong West for schools; Hamlyn Heights for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Geelong WestHamlyn Heights
Crime rate
Geelong West
124.4 / 1k
Hamlyn Heights
32.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Geelong West
686
Hamlyn Heights
185
Population
Geelong West
7,345
Hamlyn Heights
6,518
Metric leadGeelong West 5Hamlyn Heights 62 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHamlyn Heights
- Best for familiesHamlyn Heights
- Best for investmentHamlyn Heights
- Best for best valueHamlyn Heights
- Best for best schoolsGeelong West
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Geelong West | Hamlyn Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.4/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.5/100 | 77.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 124.4 / 1k | 32.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 33 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 686 | 185 |
| Planning activity | 183 | 58 |
| Green cover | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Population | 7,345 | 6,518 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Geelong West is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Hamlyn Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Hamlyn Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Geelong West keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Geelong West tends to lead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Hamlyn Heights stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Hamlyn Heights, while Geelong West remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.