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NEWTOWN纽镇

Greater Geelong
中文/EN
House Median
Local$900,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$627,500
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate3,983
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local2.9%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local3
Nearby3
Train Lines
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

NEWTOWN Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

NEWTOWN median house price is $900K, 17% below Melbourne median, unit median $628K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$900,000
House Growth
N/A
Unit Price
$627,500
Unit Growth
N/A
3BR House
$485/wk
2BR House
$430/wk
3BR Unit
$500/wk
2BR Unit
$430/wk

NEWTOWN Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 3,983 per 100k residents, 42% below the VIC average. Relatively safe area.

Relatively Safe
Crime rate 3,983 per 100kBelow VIC average (6,810)
416
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

NEWTOWN Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 10,445, 2.9% Chinese residents, near VIC average.

Population Overview

10,445
Total Population
1,798
/km² Density
2.9%
Chinese %
Near Average

Top Ethnicities

1
English
4,221 people
40.4%
2
Aust
3,516 people
33.7%
3
Irish
1,912 people
18.3%
4
Scottish
1,528 people
14.6%
5
Italian
499 people
4.8%

Transport

81.4 km
To CBD
63 min
Drive to CBD
109 min
Transit to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive only

NEWTOWN Nearby Schools

Data source: VCAA 2025 VCE Results | Secondary schools with VCE results only

3 VCE schools in NEWTOWN, 3 quality schools nearby, top score 84.1.

Local Schools3 schools

The Geelong College
PrivateCo-Ed
84.1Score
Sacred Heart College
CatholicGirls
72.2Score
St Joseph's College
CatholicBoys
66.3Score

Nearby Top SchoolsNearby 3 schools

Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College
PublicGirlsGeelong
58.2Score
Clonard College
CatholicGirlsHerne Hill
58.0Score
Belmont High School
PublicCo-EdBelmont
53.7Score

NEWTOWN Nearby Suburbs

Property data: © State Government of Victoria | 3 neighbours
BELMONT
$686KHouse
$520KUnit
GEELONG
$866KHouse
$650KUnit
HERNE HILL
$705KHouse
$300KUnit

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NEWTOWN Overview

NEWTOWN is situated in Greater Geelong, home to 10,445 residents at a density of 1798 people per square kilometre according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local property market shows a median house price of $0.9M and median unit price of $0.6M, based on Data Vic Q2 2025 data.

Education: Educational options include the well-regarded private institution The Geelong College, which achieved a ranking of #56 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Newtown enjoys excellent safety credentials with a crime rate of 3983 per 100,000 residents - significantly lower at 0.58x the Victorian average of 6810, making it a very safe area according to the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025).

Demographics: The suburb has a smaller Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 2.90% of the population, representing approximately 302 people.

Transport: Located approximately 81.4km from the CBD with a 63-minute drive by car, though the area currently lacks direct train station access.

NEWTOWN FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, NEWTOWN has a median house price of $0.9M, and median unit price of $0.6M. Due to incomplete historical data, we recommend consulting local real estate agents.