Bruthen vs Sarsfield, VIC suburb comparison

Bruthen for schools; Sarsfield for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

BruthenSarsfield

Overall score

Bruthen

26.9/100

Sarsfield

40.2/100

Crime rate

Bruthen

38.6 / 1k

Sarsfield

14.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Bruthen

1

Sarsfield

1

Population

Bruthen

820

Sarsfield

543

Metric leadBruthen 4Sarsfield 41 tiedacross 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryBruthenSarsfield
Overall score26.9/10040.2/100
Housing (desirability)23.6/10034.8/100
Crime rate38.6 / 1k14.1 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves64
Public transport stops2
Walkability3.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities11
Planning activity1633
Population820543
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/106/10

Comparison summary

Bruthen reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Sarsfield is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.

Bruthen tends to lead on parks and reserves and walkability, while Sarsfield stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Bruthen sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Sarsfield.

Bruthen suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Sarsfield is the stronger match for retirees and families.

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