VIC · Greater Geelong Council

Newcomb, 3219

Current weather

10°CMainly clear

84% humidity · 24.7 km/h wind · 13.6° / 9.5° today · 9.7 mm rain

Desirability score

60.9/100

647th in Australia

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Last updated 2 July 2026 at 6:15 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Newcomb is a smaller suburban community in the Greater Geelong area, home to around 4,704 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 758 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+17%), roughly 161.1 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population: 4,704
Median age: 40
Median household income / week: $1,148
Dwelling vacancy: 6.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 153 of 2,251
Median monthly mortgage: $1,400
Employment rate: 54.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 146 / 347 / 8

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026): 758
Against the person: 81
Against property: 463
Rate per 1,000 residents: 161.1
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 58 residents
State safety percentile: 87.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate): +17%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

B21 Criminal Damage50
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle45
B43 Steal From A Retail Store149
B49 Other Theft88
E21 Breach Family Violence Order72

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 12:14 pm AEST · Year ending March release

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools: 3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools): 960

Christ the King SchoolPrimary
Newcomb Primary SchoolPrimary
Newcomb Secondary CollegeSecondary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:19 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release
School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:19 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release

Public transport

37 public transport stops in this suburb

Bendle St/Boundary Rd
Coppards Rd/Portarlington Rd
Helms St/Richard St
Wilsons Rd/Portarlington Rd
Wilsons Rd/Portarlington Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:20 pm AEST · GTFS static feed

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

47 planning-related records

2021· 20 proposals

September 2021
Development of Community Care Accommodation (3 Units)23 Sep 2021
9 NELSON AVENUE NEWCOMB 3219Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
Two (2) Lot Subdivision27 Aug 2021
101 HELMS STREET NEWCOMB 3219Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Two Lot Subdivision24 Aug 2021
61 WILTON AVENUE NEWCOMB 3219Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of Two (2) Dwellings06 Aug 2021
60 WILTON AVENUE NEWCOMB 3219Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
Construction of Community Care Accommodation, and Two (2) Lot Subdivision27 Jul 2021
13 BREADALBANE STREET NEWCOMB 3219Withdrawn
Installation of an Electronic Promotion Sign22 Jul 2021
58-66 PORTARLINGTON ROAD NEWCOMB 3219Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a Shed07 Jul 2021
25 Glover StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
Construct Three (3) Dwellings and Three (3) Lot Subdivision24 Jun 2021
102 HELMS STREET NEWCOMB 3219NOD issued by a delegate
Construction of Two (2) Dwellings21 Jun 2021
10 HINCHCLIFF CRESCENT NEWCOMB 3219Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of Two (2) Dwellings11 Jun 2021
1 NEWLAND STREET NEWCOMB 3219Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Extension to a Dwelling in a Special Building Overlay08 Jun 2021
4 Adzar RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
Use of Land for Sale and Consumption of Liquor (General Licence)06 May 2021
58 Charles StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
Building and Works Associated with an Existing Dwelling15 Apr 2021
6 Poplar StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling within a Special Building Overlay17 Mar 2021
33 Miller StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Two (2) Lot Subdivision17 Mar 2021
9 Hinchcliff CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of Two (2) Dwellings01 Mar 2021
9 FRANCIS AVENUE NEWCOMB 3219Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
Extension to the Car Park Associated with a Place of Assembly and Alterations to a Road Zone23 Feb 2021
148-152 Portarlington RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a Shed in a Special Building Overlay15 Feb 2021
10 Ivanhoe CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a Pool and Safety Barrier in a Special Building Overlay11 Feb 2021
4 Coppards RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
Two Lot Subdivision20 Jan 2021
1 EAST COURT NEWCOMB 3219Lapsed

2020· 20 proposals

December 2020
Use and Development of a Service Station, Convenience Restaurant (Drive-through) and Car Wash and Alter Access to a Road in a Transport Zone 223 Dec 2020
149 BELLARINE HIGHWAY NEWCOMB 3219Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
Construction of a Vergola07 Dec 2020
4 Coppards RoadNo permit required
Use of Land for Sale and Consumption of Liquor (General Licence)01 Dec 2020
58 Charles StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
Construction of Two Additional Dwellings and Three Lot Subdivision26 Nov 2020
34 BREADALBANE STREET NEWCOMB 3219NOD issued by a delegate
October 2020
Construction of a Dwelling in a SBO09 Oct 2020
10 Ising StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
Use of Land for Restricted Recreation Facility (Gymnasium)22 Sep 2020
50 Watsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a Dwelling15 Sep 2020
2A Brayshay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
Building and Works Associated with the Construction of a Garage in a Special Building Overlay.27 Jul 2020
6 Ivy StreetLapsed
June 2020
Construction of a Dwelling23 Jun 2020
1/2 Mimosa StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
Building and Works Associated with an Existing Dwelling in a Special Building Overlay (SBO)21 May 2020
50 Pitman StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Building and Works Associated with the Construction of a Dwelling in the Special Building Overlay11 May 2020
2A Brayshay RoadLapsed
Construction of a Second Dwelling and Additional Garage for the Existing Dwelling and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision06 May 2020
28 Wilsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
Construction of Second Dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision in a Special Building Overlay22 Apr 2020
54 Pitman StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Two (2) Lot Subdivision22 Apr 2020
151 Boundary RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings and Works Associated with Extension to Existing Medical Centre, Alterations to Access adjoining a Road Zone Category 1 and Business Identification Signage05 Apr 2020
132 Bellarine HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use of Land for Restricted Recreation Facility (Gymnasium)03 Apr 2020
50 Watsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
Two Lot Subdivision25 Mar 2020
40 Wilton AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use and Development for a Medical Centre, Display of Business Identification Signs, Alteration of Access to a Road Zone, Category 1, and Reduction to the Car Parking Requirement18 Mar 2020
52 Bellarine HighwayNOD issued by a delegate
Display Two (2) Business Identification Signs and One (1) Promotion Sign16 Mar 2020
110 Bellarine HighwayRefusal issued by a delegate
February 2020
2 Lot Subdivision of Existing Buildings17 Feb 2020
11 Dorward AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

69 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

BWSAlcohol
Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
27-41 Bellarine Highway
Bendigo BankBank
NABBank
Bench (9)
Bicycle Parking (2)
Bellarine Village Shopping Centre/Bellarine HighwayBus stop
Boundary Road/Portarlington RoadBus stop
Bus stop
Coppards Road/Bellarine HighwayBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:15 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

12 parks and public open space in this suburb

Glover Street ReservePark
Hibiscus ParkPark
Hinchcliff Cresent ParkPark
Ising ReservePark
Janet ReservePark
Japonica ParkPark
Lucas ReservePark
Mars ReservePark
Pitman Street ParkPark
Tilly ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics: 7
Emergency department: On site

4Cyte PathologyBellarine Highwaydoctor
Banksia Medical Centredoctor
Barwon Health - Newcombhospital
Mind HealthcareBellarine Highwayclinic
Newcomb Central Medicaldoctor
Peak Pharmaciespharmacy
Priceline Pharmacypharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 2/10
IRSD decile (2021): 2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 SEIFA release

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone: No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 14
Parks (OSM): 14

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:16 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 60.9/100
National rank: 647th in Australia
State rank: 182nd in VIC
Peer rank: #19 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
Cohort rank: #32 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence: 82%

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 6:10 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

B21 Criminal Damagecrime50
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime45
B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime149
B49 Other Theftcrime88
E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime72
4Cyte PathologyhealthBellarine Highwaydoctor
Banksia Medical Centrehealthdoctor
Barwon Health - Newcombhealthhospital
Mind HealthcarehealthBellarine Highwayclinic
Newcomb Central Medicalhealthdoctor

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 12:13 pm AEST · Year ending March release
Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST

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