Overall score
Herne Hill
59.1/100
North Geelong
62.4/100
Herne Hill vs North Geelong, VIC suburb comparison
Herne Hill 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
Herne HillNorth Geelong
Crime rate
Herne Hill
35.7 / 1k
North Geelong
235.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Herne Hill
137
North Geelong
204
Population
Herne Hill
3,507
North Geelong
3,225
Metric leadHerne Hill 6North Geelong 41 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 retireesHerne Hill
- Best for familiesHerne Hill
- Best for beach lifestyleNorth Geelong
- Best for investmentNorth Geelong
- Best for best valueNorth Geelong
- Best for best schoolsHerne Hill
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 | Herne Hill | North Geelong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.1/100 | 62.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.1/100 | 85.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.7 / 1k | 235.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 37 |
| Walkability | 60.5/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 137 | 204 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 86 |
| Population | 3,507 | 3,225 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Herne Hill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while North Geelong is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. North Geelong leans into coastal living, while Herne Hill feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Herne Hill is stronger for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; North Geelong answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
Retirees and families may find Herne Hill the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors are more likely to prefer North Geelong.