Newtown (Greater Geelong - Vic.)
VIC 3220 • Victoria
About Newtown (Greater Geelong - Vic.)
Newtown is one of Geelong's most desirable inner suburbs, situated just south of the city centre within the City of Greater Geelong, approximately 75 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. The 2021 census recorded a population of 10,445 across its 5.8 square kilometres, with the suburb attracting established families and professionals drawn by its gracious housing stock of Victorian and Edwardian-era homes set along leafy streets. The median tax income of around 53,000 dollars per year sits above the Geelong average, reflecting the suburb's reputation as one of the city's more affluent residential addresses.
Newtown is bordered by Pakington Street, a celebrated retail and dining strip known for its independent boutiques, cafes, and restaurants that give the suburb a strong village feel. Queens Park, situated along the Barwon River, provides open green space and hosts the Queens Park Golf Course, while Balyang Sanctuary offers additional riverside walking. The suburb is home to several prominent schools including Sacred Heart College, St Joseph's College Geelong, Geelong Grammar School, and Newtown Primary School. Public transport connects residents to the Geelong CBD, and the Geelong train line provides access to Melbourne for commuters.
Newtown (Greater Geelong - Vic.) falls under postcode 3220 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Geelong (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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76-94 Laura Ave
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Separation (North) Street
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Meyers Street (Cnr Fenwick St)
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33 Aberdeen Street
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158 Myers Street
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313A Pakington Street
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37 Cook Street
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139 Noble Street
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33 Aberdeen Street
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Aberdeen Street
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Retreat Road
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135 Aphrasia Street
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13 Nicholas Street
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200 Yarra Street