Avoca vs Waubra, VIC suburb comparison

Avoca for investment and value; Waubra for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

AvocaWaubra

Overall score

Avoca

38.0/100

Waubra

34.0/100

Crime rate

Avoca

75.2 / 1k

Waubra

12.5 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Avoca

24

Waubra

0

Population

Avoca

1,356

Waubra

308

Metric leadAvoca 7Waubra 31 tiedacross 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryAvocaWaubra
Overall score38.0/10034.0/100
Housing (desirability)45.0/10040.6/100
Crime rate75.2 / 1k12.5 / 1k
Schools & preschools11
Parks & reserves31
Public transport stops32
Walkability33.5/1003.0/100
Nearby amenities240
Planning activity3311
Population1,356308
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/103/10

Comparison summary

Avoca is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Waubra is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.

Avoca pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas Waubra is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.

Investors and value-focused buyers may find Avoca the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Waubra.

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