Overall score
Alfredton
47.5/100
Winter Valley
39.9/100
Alfredton vs Winter Valley, VIC Suburb Comparison
Alfredton for retirees; Winter Valley for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlfredtonWinter Valley
Crime rate
Alfredton
55.3 / 1k
Winter Valley
131.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alfredton
189
Winter Valley
58
Population
Alfredton
11,822
Winter Valley
3,440
Metric leadAlfredton 9Winter Valley 21 tiedacross 12 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 familiesWinter Valley
- Best for best schoolsWinter Valley
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 | Winter Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.5/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.4/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.3 / 1k | 131.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 3 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 189 | 58 |
| Planning activity | 42 | 20 |
| Green cover | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Population | 11,822 | 3,440 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Alfredton is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Winter Valley is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Alfredton tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Winter Valley stands out for a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Alfredton sits in a gently premium band, compared with a approachable feel in Winter Valley.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Alfredton, while Winter Valley 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.