Overall score
Bruthen
44.4/100
Sarsfield
53.3/100
Bruthen vs Sarsfield, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bruthen for retirees; Sarsfield for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BruthenSarsfield
Crime rate
Bruthen
38.6 / 1k
Sarsfield
28.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bruthen
5
Sarsfield
3
Population
Bruthen
820
Sarsfield
543
Metric leadBruthen 7Sarsfield 31 tiedacross 11 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 | Bruthen | Sarsfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.4/100 | 53.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.8/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.6 / 1k | 28.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 33 |
| Green cover | 40.3% | 3.7% |
| Population | 820 | 543 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Sarsfield stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability. 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, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.