Overall score
Geelong West
62.7/100
North Geelong
62.4/100
Geelong West vs North Geelong, VIC suburb comparison
Geelong West for retirees and families; North Geelong for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Geelong WestNorth Geelong
Crime rate
Geelong West
122.8 / 1k
North Geelong
235.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Geelong West
683
North Geelong
204
Population
Geelong West
7,345
North Geelong
3,225
Metric leadGeelong West 7North Geelong 31 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGeelong West
- Best for familiesGeelong West
- Best for beach lifestyleNorth Geelong
- Best for investmentNorth Geelong
- Best for best valueNorth Geelong
- 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 | North Geelong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.7/100 | 62.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.9/100 | 85.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 122.8 / 1k | 235.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 37 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 683 | 204 |
| Planning activity | 183 | 86 |
| Population | 7,345 | 3,225 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Geelong West reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; North Geelong is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where North Geelong is shaped by the coast, Geelong West offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Geelong West is stronger for schools and education options and walkability; North Geelong answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Geelong West if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward North Geelong for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.