Overall score
Abbotsford
57.4/100
Collingwood
50.1/100
Abbotsford vs Collingwood, VIC Suburb Comparison
Abbotsford for retirees and investment; Collingwood for families and schools.
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
583
Collingwood
817
Population
Abbotsford
9,088
Collingwood
9,179
Metric leadAbbotsford 7Collingwood 42 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAbbotsford
- Best for familiesCollingwood
- Best for investmentAbbotsford
- Best for best valueAbbotsford
- 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 | 57.4/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.0/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 157.5 / 1k | 227.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 18 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 21 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 583 | 817 |
| Planning activity | 167 | 216 |
| Green cover | 9.7% | 0.9% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Collingwood is the better pick for schools and education options, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
On balance, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Collingwood, while Abbotsford remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.