Overall score
Geelong West
54.4/100
South Geelong
52.2/100
Geelong West vs South Geelong, VIC Suburb Comparison
South Geelong for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Geelong WestSouth Geelong
Crime rate
Geelong West
124.4 / 1k
South Geelong
357.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Geelong West
686
South Geelong
322
Population
Geelong West
7,345
South Geelong
1,014
Metric leadGeelong West 8South Geelong 32 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 retireesSouth Geelong
- Best for familiesSouth Geelong
- Best for best valueSouth Geelong
- Best for best schoolsSouth Geelong
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 | South Geelong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.4/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.5/100 | 57.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 124.4 / 1k | 357.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 14 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 686 | 322 |
| Planning activity | 183 | 39 |
| Green cover | 2.4% | 15.3% |
| Population | 7,345 | 1,014 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Geelong West reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; South Geelong is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Geelong West tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while South Geelong stands out for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Geelong West, while South Geelong 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.