Overall score
California Gully
38.9/100
Eaglehawk
41.6/100
California Gully vs Eaglehawk, VIC Suburb Comparison
California Gully for value and schools; Eaglehawk for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
California GullyEaglehawk
Crime rate
California Gully
138.8 / 1k
Eaglehawk
95.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
California Gully
117
Eaglehawk
86
Population
California Gully
4,476
Eaglehawk
5,538
Metric leadCalifornia Gully 5Eaglehawk 71 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesEaglehawk
- Best for familiesEaglehawk
- Best for investmentEaglehawk
- Best for best valueCalifornia Gully
- Best for best schoolsCalifornia Gully
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 | California Gully | Eaglehawk |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.9/100 | 41.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.2/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.8 / 1k | 95.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 48 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 117 | 86 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 83 |
| Green cover | 18.9% | 7.6% |
| Population | 4,476 | 5,538 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
California Gully is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Eaglehawk is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. California Gully sits among greener hillside streets, while Eaglehawk keeps a flatter suburban layout.
California Gully pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability, whereas Eaglehawk is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
California Gully suits retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Eaglehawk is the stronger match for investors.
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.