Side by sideSuburb comparison

Geelong Mc vs South Geelong.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Geelong Mc (1078) sits above South Geelong (1040).

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

Geelong Mc edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1040).

Common questionsGeelong Mc vs South Geelong

Common questions

Does Geelong Mc or South Geelong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Geelong Mc scores 1078 vs 1040 in South Geelong. 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
South Geelong

Price & Market

Median house
$682,500
Median unit
$332,640
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$370/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$315/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
60.0%
Renter occupied
37.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
4
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
801
Population
1,014
43
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1078
Avg ICSEA
1040

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).