Newcomb at a glance
Median house
$567,500
Median unit
$458,000
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
4,704
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Newcomb.
The postcode for Newcomb is 3219 (VIC).
The median house price in Newcomb is $567,500.
Newcomb (3219) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $567,500, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Newcomb has roughly 4,704 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Newcomb scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Newcomb's population at 4,704, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
4,704
Median age
40
Family households
55%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $567,500 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $458,000, roughly 19% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $114,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Newcomb on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$567,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $458,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
$567,500
$458,000
4,704
Median age: 40
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.79% (median rent $305/wk against a $567,500 price tag). Units yield 3.63% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 41% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.79%
Based on $567,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.63%
Based on $458,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202656%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
470
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
32
60
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Newcomb.
Local schools for Newcomb
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Government School Catchment
Newcomb Secondary College
Newcomb Primary School
Whittington Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Newcomb.
- What is the median house price in Newcomb?
- The median house price in Newcomb, VIC 3219 is $567,500. The median unit price is $458,000.
- What is the Newcomb postcode?
- Newcomb is in the 3219 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Newcomb?
- Newcomb is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3219, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Newcomb?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Newcomb?
- There are 20 schools serving Newcomb on this page, including Newcomb Secondary College, Christ the King School, Newcomb Primary School.
- How walkable is Newcomb?
- Newcomb has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 60, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Newcomb?
- Newcomb is close to Whittington, Thomson, East Geelong, Breakwater, South Geelong.
- What is the population of Newcomb?
- The population of Newcomb is approximately 4,704 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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