Side by sideSuburb comparison

Geelong Mc vs Newtown.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Newtown edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newtown (1092) sits above Geelong Mc (1078).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Newtown edges out on average school ICSEA (1092 vs 1078).

Common questionsGeelong Mc vs Newtown

Common questions

Does Geelong Mc or Newtown have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newtown scores 1092 vs 1078 in Geelong Mc. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Geelong Mc
Metric
Newtown

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
$570/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$440/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
Population
Median age

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1078
Avg ICSEA
1092

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
25.3°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.3°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).