Overall score
Alfredton
47.5/100
Bunkers Hill
40.9/100
Alfredton vs Bunkers Hill, VIC Suburb Comparison
Alfredton for retirees and families; Bunkers Hill for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlfredtonBunkers Hill
Crime rate
Alfredton
55.3 / 1k
Bunkers Hill
94.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alfredton
189
Bunkers Hill
7
Population
Alfredton
11,822
Bunkers Hill
270
Metric leadAlfredton 7Bunkers Hill 21 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAlfredton
- Best for familiesAlfredton
- Best for investmentAlfredton
- Best for best valueAlfredton
- Best for best schoolsBunkers Hill
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 | Alfredton | Bunkers Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.5/100 | 40.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.4/100 | 55.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.3 / 1k | 94.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | — |
| Public transport stops | 35 | — |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 189 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 42 | 3 |
| Green cover | 6.3% | 8.9% |
| Population | 11,822 | 270 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
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 a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Bunkers Hill stands out for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook. Alfredton generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Bunkers Hill leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Alfredton, while Bunkers Hill 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.