Side by sideSuburb comparison

Geelong West vs Geelong Mc.

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 Geelong West (1055).

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 1055).

Common questionsGeelong West vs Geelong Mc

Common questions

Does Geelong West or Geelong Mc have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Geelong Mc scores 1078 vs 1055 in Geelong West. 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 West
Metric
Geelong Mc

Price & Market

$810,000
Median house
$405,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$520/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$370/wk
$410/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$315/wk
57.0%
Owner occupied
40.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

56
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
7,345
Population
801
36
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1055
Avg ICSEA
1078

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).