Thomson
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Thomson is a small, residential suburb located within the city of Geelong in Victoria, Australia. Known for its welcoming community and leafy side streets, it's a gateway to the greater Geelong area and the nearby Barwon River.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
1,606
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-38.17°, 144.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,145
Local Cost
$1,520
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
14.4°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
9.5°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
-0.1°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
598 mm
Internet Speed
147 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
43
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
3
Parks
31
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
655.0
Airport
AVV
Distance
17 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 21 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.