Newtown Property & Rent
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Newtown Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
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📍 About Newtown
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.