Overall score
South Geelong
52.2/100
Whittington
28.7/100
South Geelong vs Whittington, VIC Suburb Comparison
South Geelong for retirees and families; Whittington for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
South GeelongWhittington
Crime rate
South Geelong
357.6 / 1k
Whittington
172.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
South Geelong
322
Whittington
46
Population
South Geelong
1,014
Whittington
3,990
Metric leadSouth Geelong 7Whittington 51 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 investmentSouth Geelong
- Best for best valueWhittington
- 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 | South Geelong | Whittington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.2/100 | 28.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.6/100 | 77.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 357.6 / 1k | 172.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 23 |
| Walkability | 43.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 322 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 39 | 25 |
| Green cover | 15.3% | 2.5% |
| Population | 1,014 | 3,990 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
South Geelong is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, while Whittington is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
South Geelong pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability, whereas Whittington is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access. South Geelong generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Whittington leans toward more approachable housing costs.
South Geelong suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Whittington is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.