Overall score
Boyne Valley
24.9/100
Miriam Vale
35.6/100
Boyne Valley for investment and schools; Miriam Vale for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Boyne Valley
24.9/100
Miriam Vale
35.6/100
Crime rate
Boyne Valley
53.0 / 1k
Miriam Vale
33.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boyne Valley
0
Miriam Vale
43
Population
Boyne Valley
301
Miriam Vale
493
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Boyne Valley | Miriam Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.9/100 | 35.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.5/100 | 8.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.0 / 1k | 33.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 43 |
| Population | 301 | 493 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Boyne Valley reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Miriam Vale is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Boyne Valley is stronger for housing affordability and schools and education options; Miriam Vale answers with a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Choose Boyne Valley if you are weighing families and investors; lean toward Miriam Vale for retirees.