Aireys Inlet vs Fairhaven, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Aireys Inlet | Fairhaven |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.3/100 | 31.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.0/100 | 45.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.3 / 1k | 10.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 2 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 13 |
| Planning activity | 111 | 45 |
| Population | 979 | 390 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesFairhaven
- Best for familiesAireys Inlet
- Best for investmentFairhaven
- Best for best valueFairhaven
- Best for best schoolsAireys Inlet
Comparison summary
Aireys Inlet and Fairhaven offer different strengths across official suburb data. Aireys Inlet leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Aireys Inlet; Housing (desirability) favours Fairhaven; Crime rate favours Fairhaven. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Fairhaven, Families → Aireys Inlet, Investment → Fairhaven, Best value → Fairhaven.