Wollongong 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 | Wollongong | Geelong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.7/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.4/100 | 41.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 169.8 / 1k | 691.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 192 | 51 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 657 | 1,403 |
| Planning activity | 53 | 223 |
| Population | 20,446 | 5,811 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesGeelong
- Best for familiesWollongong
- Best for investmentGeelong
- Best for best schoolsWollongong
Comparison summary
Wollongong and Geelong offer different strengths across official suburb data. Wollongong leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Wollongong; Housing (desirability) favours Wollongong; Crime rate favours Wollongong. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Geelong, Families → Wollongong, Investment → Geelong, Best schools → Wollongong.