Overall score
Birregurra
47.6/100
Irrewarra
41.4/100
Birregurra vs Irrewarra, VIC Suburb Comparison
Birregurra for retirees and families; Irrewarra for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BirregurraIrrewarra
Crime rate
Birregurra
49.7 / 1k
Irrewarra
107.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Birregurra
1
Irrewarra
3
Population
Birregurra
942
Irrewarra
365
Metric leadBirregurra 7Irrewarra 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 retireesBirregurra
- Best for familiesBirregurra
- Best for best valueIrrewarra
- Best for best schoolsIrrewarra
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 | Birregurra | Irrewarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 41.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.7/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.7 / 1k | 107.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | — |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 2 |
| Green cover | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Population | 942 | 365 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Birregurra reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Irrewarra is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Birregurra tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Irrewarra stands out for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Birregurra the better fit, while value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Irrewarra.
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.