Overall score
Alfredton
65.9/100
Bunkers Hill
36.9/100
Alfredton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Alfredton
65.9/100
Bunkers Hill
36.9/100
Crime rate
Alfredton
55.1 / 1k
Bunkers Hill
89.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alfredton
179
Bunkers Hill
6
Population
Alfredton
11,822
Bunkers Hill
270
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 | Alfredton | Bunkers Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.9/100 | 36.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.1 / 1k | 89.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | — |
| Public transport stops | 35 | — |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 179 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 42 | 3 |
| Population | 11,822 | 270 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Alfredton is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Bunkers Hill is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Alfredton tends to lead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Bunkers Hill stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Alfredton if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Bunkers Hill for retirees and families.