Overall score
Aireys Inlet
51.3/100
Anglesea
47.4/100
Aireys Inlet for retirees and families; Anglesea for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Aireys Inlet
51.3/100
Anglesea
47.4/100
Crime rate
Aireys Inlet
14.1 / 1k
Anglesea
35.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aireys Inlet
35
Anglesea
31
Population
Aireys Inlet
979
Anglesea
3,208
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Aireys Inlet | Anglesea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.3/100 | 47.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.1 / 1k | 35.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 5 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 31 |
| Planning activity | 111 | 231 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| Population | 979 | 3,208 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Aireys Inlet is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Anglesea is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Aireys Inlet tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Anglesea stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Families and people chasing a beach lifestyle may find Aireys Inlet the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Anglesea.
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.