Overall score
Allansford
45.4/100
Bushfield
41.6/100
Allansford vs Bushfield, VIC suburb comparison
Allansford for beach lifestyle and schools; Bushfield for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AllansfordBushfield
Crime rate
Allansford
31.0 / 1k
Bushfield
27.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Allansford
8
Bushfield
3
Population
Allansford
1,410
Bushfield
596
Metric leadAllansford 4Bushfield 41 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for beach lifestyleAllansford
- Best for best valueBushfield
- Best for best schoolsAllansford
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 | Allansford | Bushfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.4/100 | 41.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.4/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.0 / 1k | 27.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | — |
| Walkability | 40.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 14 |
| Population | 1,410 | 596 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Allansford is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Bushfield is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Allansford leans into coastal living, while Bushfield feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Allansford is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Bushfield answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
People chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools may find Allansford the better fit, while value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Bushfield.