Newcomb, VIC 3219 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Newcomb is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3219, home to 4,704 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Greater Geelong local government area and roughly 64 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,704
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,148 /week
- Median personal income
- $672 /week
- Median family income
- $1,486 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Greater Geelong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Geelong
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Corio
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,400
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- MacKillop Specialist School
- Newcomb Secondary College
- Geelong East Primary School
- Christ the King School
- Whittington Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 24 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 95 bus stops
- Regent St/Wilsons Rd
- Elliot Ct/Wilsons Rd
- Wilsons Rd/Bellarine Hwy
- Newcomb Central Shopping Centre/Bellarine Hwy
- Wilsons Rd/Solar Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 19 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 53 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 41 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 533 mm
- Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 47.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 53.2% of the 2,797 resolvable premises in Newcomb. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 53.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 11.7%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 33.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,252 across postcode 3219 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,064 property offences, 432 violent offences, 181 drug offences.
- Wider Greater Geelong LGA: 8,641 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Newcomb?
Newcomb (VIC 3219) had 4,704 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Greater Geelong local government area.
What is the median rent in Newcomb?
The median advertised rent in Newcomb is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Newcomb?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Newcomb covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: MacKillop Specialist School (0.3 km), Newcomb Secondary College (0.5 km), Geelong East Primary School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Newcomb?
Newcomb is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (53.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Newcomb?
Across postcode 3219, 2,252 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,064), violent (432), drug offences (181). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Newcomb?
In Newcomb, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (47.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Newcomb?
95 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Newcomb centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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