Geelong West vs North Geelong, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Geelong West | North Geelong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.2/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.9/100 | 85.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 129.3 / 1k | 222.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| 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 |
Quick verdicts
- 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
Comparison summary
Geelong West and North Geelong offer different strengths across official suburb data. Geelong West leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Geelong West; Housing (desirability) favours North Geelong; Crime rate favours Geelong West. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Geelong West, Families → Geelong West, Beach lifestyle → North Geelong, Investment → North Geelong.