Overall score
Clifton Creek
33.6/100
Sarsfield
40.2/100
Clifton Creek vs Sarsfield, VIC suburb comparison
Clifton Creek for value and schools; 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
14.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clifton Creek
1
Sarsfield
1
Population
Clifton Creek
252
Sarsfield
543
Metric leadClifton Creek 2Sarsfield 52 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSarsfield
- Best for familiesSarsfield
- Best for investmentSarsfield
- Best for best valueClifton Creek
- Best for best schoolsClifton Creek
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 | 33.6/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.9/100 | 34.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 14.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 33 |
| 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 quieter safety profile, whereas Sarsfield is the better pick for parks and reserves and overall desirability.
Value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools may find Clifton Creek the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Sarsfield.