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Newcomb

VIC 3219 • Rest of VIC

4,704
Population (2021)
$34,944
Median Income
3.59 km²
Area
6m
Elevation
AffordableEstablished SuburbShopping AccessFamily-Friendly

About Newcomb

Newcomb is an established residential suburb of Geelong, located just 3 kilometres from the CBD on the city's eastern fringe. With a population of around 4,700, this mid-20th century suburb offers affordable housing close to Corio Bay and excellent amenities. The suburb developed primarily post-war and features a mix of modest family homes, many on larger blocks that are now being subdivided for higher-density development.

Daily life in Newcomb is convenient and community-focused. Two shopping centres—Newcomb Central and Bellarine Village—provide comprehensive retail including supermarkets and services. The suburb has strong local sporting culture, with an Australian Rules football team in the Bellarine Football League. Newcomb attracts first-home buyers, young families, and downsizers seeking affordable Geelong living with easy access to the CBD, beaches on the Bellarine Peninsula, and Melbourne via the Geelong Line.

Newcomb falls under postcode 3219 and is governed by Greater Geelong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Geelong (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3219
Urban Area
Geelong - Queenscliff
LGA
Greater Geelong
Federal Electorate
Corio
State Electorate
Geelong (Western Victoria)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.16°, 144.40°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
3.59 km²
Elevation
6m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Geelong
4 km
N/A - bus connection
South Geelong
4.5 km
N/A - bus connection

Bus Services

  • Routes 30, 31 — Geelong CBD, Whittington 10-15 min to CBD
  • Routes 60, 61 — Bellarine Peninsula towns, Geelong CBD 15 min to CBD

Commute to Geelong CBD

Distance
3 km
By Train
Bus to Geelong Station (10-15 min)
By Bus
10-15 min direct
By Car (Peak)
10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5-8 min

🛣️ Easy access to Bellarine Highway for peninsula towns

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Shopping centres walkable from most areas; good local amenities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    27-41 Bellarine Highway Newcomb 3219 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,400
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,500
Census 2021
4,704
▲ 4.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,104
Income 2021
$34,944
▲ 33.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,635
Born Overseas 747

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 126
  • 2. India 89
  • 3. New Zealand 40
  • 4. Italy 39
  • 5. Philippines 33
  • 6. Netherlands 32
  • 7. Scotland 26
  • 8. Germany 24
  • 9. China 19
  • 10. Sri Lanka 19
  • 11. United States 18
  • 12. Nepal 16
  • 13. Indonesia 15
  • 14. Pakistan 15
  • 15. Thailand 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,877
Australian 1,685
Irish 599
Scottish 541
Italian 249
German 231
Dutch 149
Australian Aboriginal 90
Indian 67
Chinese 53

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,829
Both parents born in Australia
1,012
Both parents born overseas
523
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.7%
Christianity
39.9%
Hinduism
1.8%
Islam
1.3%
Buddhism
0.8%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
230 (4.9%)
5-14 years
403 (8.6%)
15-19 years
192 (4.1%)
20-24 years
359 (7.6%)
25-34 years
841 (17.9%)
35-44 years
546 (11.6%)
45-54 years
512 (10.9%)
55-64 years
587 (12.5%)
65-74 years
489 (10.4%)
75-84 years
375 (8.0%)
85+ years
158 (3.4%)

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