Overall score
Buxton
33.1/100
Marysville
21.1/100
Buxton vs Marysville, VIC suburb comparison
Buxton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BuxtonMarysville
Crime rate
Buxton
43.8 / 1k
Marysville
79.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Buxton
16
Marysville
1
Population
Buxton
591
Marysville
501
Metric leadBuxton 9Marysville 11 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 | Buxton | Marysville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.1/100 | 21.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.6/100 | 2.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.8 / 1k | 79.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 4 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 34 |
| Population | 591 | 501 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Buxton reads as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Marysville is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Buxton tends to lead on housing affordability and public transport access, while Marysville stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Buxton, while Marysville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.