Overall score
Boisdale
40.8/100
Glenmaggie
42.9/100
Boisdale vs Glenmaggie, VIC Suburb Comparison
Boisdale for families and value; Glenmaggie for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BoisdaleGlenmaggie
Crime rate
Boisdale
37.3 / 1k
Glenmaggie
58.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boisdale
2
Glenmaggie
13
Population
Boisdale
307
Glenmaggie
279
Metric leadBoisdale 4Glenmaggie 42 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBoisdale
- Best for best valueBoisdale
- Best for best schoolsGlenmaggie
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 | Boisdale | Glenmaggie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.8/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.8/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.3 / 1k | 58.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 13 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 2 |
| Green cover | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Population | 307 | 279 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Boisdale reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Glenmaggie is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Boisdale tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, while Glenmaggie stands out for nearby cafés and amenities. Boisdale generally means more mid-market housing value, while Glenmaggie leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Boisdale, while Glenmaggie remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.