Overall score
Newcomb
48.2/100
South Geelong
52.2/100
Newcomb vs South Geelong, VIC Suburb Comparison
Newcomb for beach lifestyle and value; South Geelong for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NewcombSouth Geelong
Crime rate
Newcomb
168.5 / 1k
South Geelong
357.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Newcomb
157
South Geelong
322
Population
Newcomb
4,704
South Geelong
1,014
Metric leadNewcomb 6South Geelong 52 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 beach lifestyleNewcomb
- Best for best valueNewcomb
- 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 | Newcomb | South Geelong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.2/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 80.1/100 | 57.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 168.5 / 1k | 357.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 14 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 157 | 322 |
| Planning activity | 47 | 39 |
| Green cover | 0.7% | 15.3% |
| Population | 4,704 | 1,014 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Newcomb reads as a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm; South Geelong is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby. Where Newcomb is shaped by the coast, South Geelong offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Newcomb is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; South Geelong answers with nearby cafés and amenities, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Newcomb generally means more approachable housing costs, while South Geelong leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Newcomb the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer South Geelong.
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.