Overall score
Abbotsford
64.5/100
Collingwood
64.7/100
Abbotsford vs Collingwood, VIC suburb comparison
Collingwood for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AbbotsfordCollingwood
Crime rate
Abbotsford
157.5 / 1k
Collingwood
227.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Abbotsford
567
Collingwood
806
Population
Abbotsford
9,088
Collingwood
9,179
Metric leadAbbotsford 6Collingwood 41 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesCollingwood
- Best for investmentCollingwood
- Best for best schoolsCollingwood
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Abbotsford | Collingwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.5/100 | 64.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.2/100 | 17.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 157.5 / 1k | 227.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 18 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 21 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 567 | 806 |
| Planning activity | 167 | 216 |
| Population | 9,088 | 9,179 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Abbotsford is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Collingwood is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Abbotsford pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Collingwood is the better pick for schools and education options and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Collingwood, while Abbotsford remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.