Newcomb is a popular suburb with affordable family housing close to the city of Geelong and beautiful Eastern Park which runs down to the bay. 

Newcomb has several neighbourhood shopping centres including the larger Newcomb Central and Bellarine Village Shopping Centre on Bellarine Highway. 

Recreational amenities include the 'Splashdown' leisure centre with a gym three pools and a waterslide and Ervin reserve with two ovals and tennis courts.