Overall score
Clifton Creek
32.6/100
Sarsfield
53.3/100
Clifton Creek vs Sarsfield, VIC Suburb Comparison
Sarsfield for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Clifton CreekSarsfield
Crime rate
Clifton Creek
22.8 / 1k
Sarsfield
28.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clifton Creek
2
Sarsfield
3
Population
Clifton Creek
252
Sarsfield
543
Metric leadClifton Creek 2Sarsfield 72 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 | Clifton Creek | Sarsfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.6/100 | 53.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 28.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 33 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 3.7% |
| Population | 252 | 543 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Clifton Creek is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Sarsfield is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Clifton Creek pulls ahead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Sarsfield is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools may find Clifton Creek the better fit, while retirees, families, and investors are more likely to prefer Sarsfield.
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.