Herne Hill vs Newtown, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Herne Hill | Newtown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.4/100 | 71.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.1/100 | 28.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.6 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 51 |
| Walkability | 60.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 137 | 721 |
| Planning activity | 26 | — |
| Population | 3,507 | 10,445 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNewtown
- Best for familiesNewtown
- Best for investmentHerne Hill
- Best for best valueHerne Hill
- Best for best schoolsNewtown
Comparison summary
Herne Hill (Vic.) and Newtown (Greater Geelong - Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Newtown (Greater Geelong - Vic.) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Newtown (Greater Geelong - Vic.); Housing (desirability) favours Herne Hill (Vic.); Parks & reserves favours Newtown (Greater Geelong - Vic.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Newtown (Greater Geelong - Vic.), Families → Newtown (Greater Geelong - Vic.), Investment → Herne Hill (Vic.), Best value → Herne Hill (Vic.).