Newtown vs South Geelong, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Newtown | South Geelong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.9/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.4/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | — | 369.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 51 | 14 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 721 | 313 |
| Planning activity | — | 39 |
| Population | 10,445 | 1,014 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNewtown
- Best for familiesNewtown
- Best for investmentSouth Geelong
- Best for best schoolsNewtown
Comparison summary
Newtown (Greater Geelong - Vic.) and South Geelong 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 South Geelong; Parks & reserves favours Newtown (Greater Geelong - Vic.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Newtown (Greater Geelong - Vic.), Families → Newtown (Greater Geelong - Vic.), Investment → South Geelong, Best schools → Newtown (Greater Geelong - Vic.).
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