Overall score
Clifton Creek
32.6/100
Granite Rock
37.3/100
Clifton Creek vs Granite Rock, VIC Suburb Comparison
Clifton Creek for retirees and families; Granite Rock for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Clifton CreekGranite Rock
Crime rate
Clifton Creek
22.8 / 1k
Granite Rock
80.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clifton Creek
2
Granite Rock
1
Population
Clifton Creek
252
Granite Rock
261
Metric leadClifton Creek 2Granite Rock 62 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesClifton Creek
- Best for familiesClifton Creek
- Best for investmentGranite Rock
- Best for best valueGranite Rock
- Best for best schoolsGranite Rock
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 | Clifton Creek | Granite Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.6/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 80.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 9 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Population | 252 | 261 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Clifton Creek reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Granite Rock is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Clifton Creek pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, plus nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Granite Rock is the better pick for housing affordability, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Clifton Creek sits in a well priced band, compared with a gently premium feel in Granite Rock.
Clifton Creek suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Granite Rock is the stronger match for families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.