Overall score
Blairgowrie
48.1/100
Sorrento
59.7/100
Blairgowrie vs Sorrento, VIC suburb comparison
Blairgowrie for investment; Sorrento for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlairgowrieSorrento
Crime rate
Blairgowrie
40.1 / 1k
Sorrento
66.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blairgowrie
55
Sorrento
186
Population
Blairgowrie
2,786
Sorrento
2,013
Metric leadBlairgowrie 5Sorrento 5across 10 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.
| Category | Blairgowrie | Sorrento |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.1/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.0/100 | 11.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.1 / 1k | 66.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 43 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 186 |
| Planning activity | 172 | 244 |
| Population | 2,786 | 2,013 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Blairgowrie reads as a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Sorrento is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Blairgowrie pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Sorrento is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
Blairgowrie suits investors more clearly, whereas Sorrento is the stronger match for retirees and families.