Newcomb - Moolap, VIC 3021
Regional Geelong living — room to breathe, without leaving the essentials behind.
- Country charm
- $300/wk Median
- 32.9% Renters
Newcomb - Moolap Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 15.5k
- Median age
- 45
- Median weekly rent
- $300
- To the CBD
- 5.9km
- Walkability
- 8.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Newcomb - Moolap Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
A modest but genuine arts scene — a community gallery, the odd pop-up exhibition, and a local hall that hosts markets and events.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Signature Spotlight
Regional Living
Newcomb - Moolap offers a genuinely different pace from Geelong's centre — more space, a stronger sense of community, and a median weekly rent of $300 that's noticeably kinder to the budget. Population sits at 15,462, with 32.9% renting rather than owning.
Around Newcomb - Moolap
Newcomb - Moolap Memorial Park
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Newcomb - Moolap Showgrounds
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Available Rental Properties in Newcomb - Moolap
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Newcomb - Moolap
Real questions renters ask before moving to Newcomb - Moolap.
Is Newcomb - Moolap walkable?
Newcomb - Moolap carries a walkability score of 8.7/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
What's the community like in Newcomb - Moolap?
Newcomb - Moolap has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 15,462, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How far is Newcomb - Moolap from the Geelong CBD?
Newcomb - Moolap is approximately 6km from the Geelong CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 16-31 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in Newcomb - Moolap?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Newcomb - Moolap is $300. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $300 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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