South Geelong vs Whittington, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | South Geelong | Whittington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.2/100 | 40.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.5/100 | 81.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 369.8 / 1k | 172.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 23 |
| Walkability | 43.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 313 | 32 |
| Planning activity | 39 | 25 |
| Population | 1,014 | 3,990 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesSouth Geelong
- Best for familiesSouth Geelong
- Best for investmentWhittington
- Best for best valueWhittington
- Best for best schoolsSouth Geelong
Comparison summary
South Geelong and Whittington offer different strengths across official suburb data. Whittington leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours South Geelong; Housing (desirability) favours Whittington; Crime rate favours Whittington. Quick verdicts: Retirees → South Geelong, Families → South Geelong, Investment → Whittington, Best value → Whittington.