Median house price
$624k
+11% change
VIC · Greater Geelong Council
Newcomb, 3219
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,475
Growth (1 yr)
+0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
-1.9%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,148/wk
Employment rate
54.6%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$624,000
Languages at home
9.9%non-English
Most common: Italian, Hindi, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- High desirability
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Life in Newcomb revolves around the coast, with the feel of a mid-sized suburb that never strays far from the water. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many coastal suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Growth momentum push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as community and employment look more ordinary among similar coastal suburbs.
At a glance
Newcomb snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$490/wk
Population (ERP)
4,475
+0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#3
among Coastal & beach · Emerging
Safety
88th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
49th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
37th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 66.2/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 15% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 457th in Australia
- State rank
- 181st in VIC
- Peer rank
- #3 among Coastal & beach · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #31 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $490
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $624,000
- Median price change
- +10.6%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
4,475(June 2025)
+0.3% annual · -1.9% over 5 years · 49th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.3%
- 5-year growth
- -1.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +14
- Change in 5 years
- -86
- Growth rank in VIC
- 49th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~4,500), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,704
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,148
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 153 of 2,251
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,400
- Employment rate
- 54.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,740 / 347 / 8
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 758
- Against the person
- 81
- Against property
- 463
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 169.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 58 residents
- State safety percentile
- 88.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +17%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage50
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle45
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store149
- B49 Other Theft88
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order72
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 8
- Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
- 976.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 37th
School list
- Newcomb Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 960 · 29th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 142 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- Christ the King SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1061 · 72th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 269 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Newcomb Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 950 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 515 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- MacKillop Specialist SchoolSpecial · Catholic · ICSEA 993 · 44th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 196 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Tate Street Primary School GeelongPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1029 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 164 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Whittington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 896 · 10th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 153 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Geelong East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 948 · 24th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 147 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- St Margaret's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1063 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 241 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
37 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bendle St/Boundary Rd
- Coppards Rd/Portarlington Rd
- Helms St/Richard St
- Wilsons Rd/Portarlington Rd
- Wilsons Rd/Portarlington Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
141 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 cafes · 3 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 6 fast food · 1 libraries · 1 places of worship · 13 playgrounds · 1 ev charging
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 14 parks mapped in suburb, 13 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 37 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 14 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 88/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.64
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.91
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.98
Food & drink(9)
- Bean SqueezeCafe
Unit 1 114 Bellarine Highway
- Coffee JetCafe
- VN RollsCafe
56 Watsons Road
- Domino'sFast food
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
- KFCFast food
- King Neptune Fish & Chips and BurgersFast food
Bellarine Highway
- McDonald'sFast food
- Wildfire Craft BBQFast food
54 Watsons Road
Shopping(6)
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- AldiSupermarket
- NQR NewcombSupermarket
42-46 Watsons Road
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(5)
- Newcomb LibraryLibrary
- Christ the King Primary SchoolSchool
79-89 Wilsons Road
- Newcomb Primary SchoolSchool
7-23 Richard Street
- Newcomb Secondary CollegeSchool
81-109 Bellarine Highway
- Newcomb HallTownhall
Health & services(7)
- Mind HealthcareClinic
64 Bellarine Highway
- Barwon Health - NewcombHospital
- 4Cyte PathologyMedical clinic
46 Bellarine Highway
- Banksia Medical CentreMedical clinic
- Newcomb Central MedicalMedical clinic
- Peak PharmaciesPharmacy
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(28)
- Glover Street ReservePark
- Hibiscus ParkPark
- Hinchcliff Cresent ParkPark
- Ising ReservePark
- Janet ReservePark
- Japonica ParkPark
- Lucas ReservePark
- Mars ReservePark
- Park (2)
- Pitman Street ParkPark
- Tilly ReservePark
- Vega ReservePark
- Wilton Avenue ReservePark
- Hibiscus ReservePlayground
- Hinchcliff CrescentPlayground
- Lancaster ReservePlayground
- Mars Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
- Playground (8)
- Vega Court PlaygroundPlayground
- Sports field
Transport(12)
12 bus stops
Other(32)
- BWSAlcohol
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
27-41 Bellarine Highway
- SmileysAlcohol
38 Watsons Road
- Bendigo BankBank
- NABBank
- Bench (9)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Lifeline ShopCharity
52 Watsons Road
- Tesla SuperchargerEV charging
- Kings FuneralsFuneral Directors
130 Bellarine Highway
- Fairie’s DoorGift
40 Watsons Road
- The Ebony ForestGift
48 Watsons Road
- newcomb hair roomHairdresser
Wilsons Road
- Academy TVHardware
Charles Street
- Newcomb CentralMall
- Parking (26)
- 7-ElevenPetrol station
- APCOPetrol station
64-66 Portarlington Road, Newcomb
- EG AustraliaPetrol station
- Picnic Table (2)
- Presbyterian Church of Eastern AustraliaPlace of worship
12 Coppards Road
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box
- Australia PostPost office
- Lucky Strike Gold ProspectingProspecting
120 Bellarine Highway
- ERVIN RESERVE TOILETSPublic toilets
- The Amazing Mill MarketsSecond Hand
114 Bellarine Highway
- Coppards Road/Bellarine HighwayShelter
- Shelter (7)
- TelstraTelephone
- The Reject ShopVariety Store
- Waste Basket (4)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
12 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Glover Street ReservePark
- Hibiscus ParkPark
- Hinchcliff Cresent ParkPark
- Ising ReservePark
- Janet ReservePark
- Japonica ParkPark
- Lucas ReservePark
- Mars ReservePark
- Pitman Street ParkPark
- Tilly ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 14
- Parks (OSM)
- 14
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia
12 Coppards Road
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 7
- Nearest hospital
- Barwon Health - Newcomb (1.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- 4Cyte PathologyBellarine HighwayDoctor
- Banksia Medical CentreDoctor
- Barwon Health - NewcombHospital
- Mind HealthcareBellarine HighwayClinic
- Newcomb Central MedicalDoctor
- Peak PharmaciesPharmacy
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 274
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 61.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 128 mm · ~16 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 124 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 149 mm · ~19 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 182 mm · ~23 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
47 planning-related records
2021· 20 proposals
September 2021
- Development of Community Care Accommodation (3 Units)9 NELSON AVENUE NEWCOMB 3219Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision101 HELMS STREET NEWCOMB 3219Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two Lot Subdivision61 WILTON AVENUE NEWCOMB 3219Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings60 WILTON AVENUE NEWCOMB 3219Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Construction of Community Care Accommodation, and Two (2) Lot Subdivision13 BREADALBANE STREET NEWCOMB 3219Withdrawn
- Installation of an Electronic Promotion Sign58-66 PORTARLINGTON ROAD NEWCOMB 3219Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Shed25 Glover StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Construct Three (3) Dwellings and Three (3) Lot Subdivision102 HELMS STREET NEWCOMB 3219NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings10 HINCHCLIFF CRESCENT NEWCOMB 3219Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings1 NEWLAND STREET NEWCOMB 3219Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension to a Dwelling in a Special Building Overlay4 Adzar RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Use of Land for Sale and Consumption of Liquor (General Licence)58 Charles StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Building and Works Associated with an Existing Dwelling6 Poplar StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling within a Special Building Overlay33 Miller StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision9 Hinchcliff CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings9 FRANCIS AVENUE NEWCOMB 3219Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Extension to the Car Park Associated with a Place of Assembly and Alterations to a Road Zone148-152 Portarlington RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Shed in a Special Building Overlay10 Ivanhoe CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Pool and Safety Barrier in a Special Building Overlay4 Coppards RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Two Lot Subdivision1 EAST COURT NEWCOMB 3219Lapsed
2020· 20 proposals
December 2020
- Use and Development of a Service Station, Convenience Restaurant (Drive-through) and Car Wash and Alter Access to a Road in a Transport Zone 2149 BELLARINE HIGHWAY NEWCOMB 3219Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
- Construction of a Vergola4 Coppards RoadNo permit required
- Use of Land for Sale and Consumption of Liquor (General Licence)58 Charles StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Construction of Two Additional Dwellings and Three Lot Subdivision34 BREADALBANE STREET NEWCOMB 3219NOD issued by a delegate
October 2020
- Construction of a Dwelling in a SBO10 Ising StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Use of Land for Restricted Recreation Facility (Gymnasium)50 Watsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Dwelling2A Brayshay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Building and Works Associated with the Construction of a Garage in a Special Building Overlay.6 Ivy StreetLapsed
June 2020
- Construction of a Dwelling1/2 Mimosa StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Building and Works Associated with an Existing Dwelling in a Special Building Overlay (SBO)50 Pitman StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and Works Associated with the Construction of a Dwelling in the Special Building Overlay2A Brayshay RoadLapsed
- Construction of a Second Dwelling and Additional Garage for the Existing Dwelling and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision28 Wilsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Construction of Second Dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision in a Special Building Overlay54 Pitman StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision151 Boundary RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works Associated with Extension to Existing Medical Centre, Alterations to Access adjoining a Road Zone Category 1 and Business Identification Signage132 Bellarine HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of Land for Restricted Recreation Facility (Gymnasium)50 Watsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Two Lot Subdivision40 Wilton AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and Development for a Medical Centre, Display of Business Identification Signs, Alteration of Access to a Road Zone, Category 1, and Reduction to the Car Parking Requirement52 Bellarine HighwayNOD issued by a delegate
- Display Two (2) Business Identification Signs and One (1) Promotion Sign110 Bellarine HighwayRefusal issued by a delegate
February 2020
- 2 Lot Subdivision of Existing Buildings11 Dorward AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Corio
- Member of Parliament
- Richard MARLES (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 122,756
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 36.8%Labor 63.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.7 km away).
Coalition 31.7%Labor 68.3%
5.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- NewcombLabor 68.3% · Coalition 31.7% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- Newcomb SouthLabor 67.5% · Coalition 32.5% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- Geelong SouthLabor 75.7% · Coalition 24.3% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- ThomsonLabor 69.7% · Coalition 30.3% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- GeelongLabor 67.4% · Coalition 32.6% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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