Hamlyn Heights 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 | Hamlyn Heights | North Geelong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.0/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.1/100 | 85.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.8 / 1k | 222.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 37 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 182 | 204 |
| Planning activity | 58 | 86 |
| Population | 6,518 | 3,225 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHamlyn Heights
- Best for familiesHamlyn Heights
- Best for beach lifestyleNorth Geelong
- Best for investmentNorth Geelong
- Best for best valueNorth Geelong
- Best for best schoolsHamlyn Heights
Comparison summary
Hamlyn Heights and North Geelong offer different strengths across official suburb data. Hamlyn Heights leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Hamlyn Heights; Housing (desirability) favours North Geelong; Crime rate favours Hamlyn Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Hamlyn Heights, Families → Hamlyn Heights, Beach lifestyle → North Geelong, Investment → North Geelong.