Newcastle vs Geelong suburb comparison (NSW vs VIC)
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Newcastle | Geelong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.1/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.3/100 | 41.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 248.7 / 1k | 691.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 56 | 51 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 673 | 1,403 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 223 |
| Population | 3,852 | 5,811 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Newcastle and Geelong offer different strengths across official suburb data. Geelong leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Geelong; Housing (desirability) favours Geelong; Crime rate favours Newcastle. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Newcastle, Families → Newcastle, Beach lifestyle → Geelong, Investment → Geelong.