Overall score
Charlemont
41.4/100
Connewarre
43.7/100
Charlemont vs Connewarre, VIC Suburb Comparison
Charlemont for families and investment; Connewarre for beach lifestyle and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CharlemontConnewarre
Crime rate
Charlemont
54.5 / 1k
Connewarre
37.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Charlemont
49
Connewarre
9
Population
Charlemont
2,612
Connewarre
953
Metric leadCharlemont 7Connewarre 41 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesCharlemont
- Best for beach lifestyleConnewarre
- Best for investmentCharlemont
- Best for best valueCharlemont
- Best for best schoolsConnewarre
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 | Charlemont | Connewarre |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.4/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.5/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.5 / 1k | 37.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 6 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 14 |
| Green cover | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Population | 2,612 | 953 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Charlemont is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Connewarre is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Connewarre leans into coastal living, while Charlemont feels more inland and suburban in character.
Charlemont pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Connewarre is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Charlemont generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Connewarre leans toward more sought-after housing.
Charlemont suits families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Connewarre is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle.
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.