Overall score
Bushfield
56.3/100
Warrnambool
47.5/100
Bushfield vs Warrnambool, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bushfield for families and value; Warrnambool for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BushfieldWarrnambool
Crime rate
Bushfield
14.6 / 1k
Warrnambool
105.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bushfield
4
Warrnambool
139
Population
Bushfield
596
Warrnambool
31,308
Metric leadBushfield 4Warrnambool 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWarrnambool
- Best for familiesBushfield
- Best for best valueBushfield
- Best for best schoolsBushfield
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 | Bushfield | Warrnambool |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.3/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.3/100 | 66.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.6 / 1k | 105.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 25 |
| Public transport stops | — | 170 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 139 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 545 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Population | 596 | 31,308 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bushfield is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Warrnambool is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Bushfield pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Warrnambool is the better pick for parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Bushfield suits retirees more clearly, whereas Warrnambool is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.