Overall score
Badger Creek
43.9/100
Gruyere
53.1/100
Badger Creek vs Gruyere, VIC Suburb Comparison
Badger Creek for families and value; Gruyere for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Badger CreekGruyere
Crime rate
Badger Creek
44.6 / 1k
Gruyere
49.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Badger Creek
53
Gruyere
15
Population
Badger Creek
1,610
Gruyere
966
Metric leadBadger Creek 7Gruyere 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)
- Best for retireesGruyere
- Best for familiesBadger Creek
- Best for investmentGruyere
- Best for best valueBadger Creek
- Best for best schoolsGruyere
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 | Badger Creek | Gruyere |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.9/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.9/100 | 42.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.6 / 1k | 49.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | — |
| Walkability | 9.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 15 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 38 |
| Green cover | 6.0% | 19.4% |
| Population | 1,610 | 966 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Badger Creek is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Gruyere is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Badger Creek pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Gruyere is the better pick for overall desirability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Badger Creek sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Gruyere.
Investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Badger Creek the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Gruyere.
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.