Overall score
Clifton Springs
54.2/100
Curlewis
49.9/100
Clifton Springs vs Curlewis, VIC suburb comparison
Clifton Springs for retirees and families; Curlewis for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Clifton SpringsCurlewis
Crime rate
Clifton Springs
22.8 / 1k
Curlewis
57.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clifton Springs
33
Curlewis
41
Population
Clifton Springs
7,646
Curlewis
4,175
Metric leadClifton Springs 6Curlewis 4across 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 Springs
- Best for familiesClifton Springs
- Best for investmentCurlewis
- Best for best valueCurlewis
- Best for best schoolsClifton Springs
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 Springs | Curlewis |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.2/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.1/100 | 89.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 57.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 13 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 23.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 33 | 41 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 10 |
| Population | 7,646 | 4,175 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Clifton Springs is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Curlewis is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Clifton Springs pulls ahead on parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Curlewis is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Clifton Springs the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Curlewis.