Overall score
Buninyong
58.7/100
Magpie
36.1/100
Buninyong for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Buninyong
58.7/100
Magpie
36.1/100
Crime rate
Buninyong
38.7 / 1k
Magpie
76.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Buninyong
61
Magpie
1
Population
Buninyong
3,797
Magpie
368
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.
Buninyong reads as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Magpie is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Buninyong tends to lead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Magpie stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Buninyong generally means more sought-after housing, while Magpie leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Buninyong, while Magpie remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.