Overall score
Boisdale
40.8/100
Newry
35.5/100
Boisdale vs Newry, VIC Suburb Comparison
Boisdale for retirees and families; Newry for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BoisdaleNewry
Crime rate
Boisdale
37.3 / 1k
Newry
71.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boisdale
2
Newry
3
Population
Boisdale
307
Newry
451
Metric leadBoisdale 5Newry 23 tiedacross 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 | Boisdale | Newry |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.8/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.8/100 | 37.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.3 / 1k | 71.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 4 |
| Green cover | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Population | 307 | 451 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Boisdale is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Newry is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Boisdale sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Newry is more regionally self-contained.
Boisdale tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook, while Newry stands out for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Boisdale the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Newry.
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.