Overall score
Clifton Springs
43.9/100
Indented Head
48.6/100
Clifton Springs vs Indented Head, VIC Suburb Comparison
Clifton Springs for retirees and investment; Indented Head for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Clifton SpringsIndented Head
Crime rate
Clifton Springs
28.8 / 1k
Indented Head
14.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clifton Springs
63
Indented Head
22
Population
Clifton Springs
7,646
Indented Head
1,391
Metric leadClifton Springs 5Indented Head 42 tiedacross 11 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 familiesIndented Head
- Best for beach lifestyleIndented Head
- Best for investmentClifton Springs
- Best for best valueClifton Springs
- Best for best schoolsIndented Head
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 | Indented Head |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.9/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.7/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.8 / 1k | 14.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 22 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 63 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 14 |
| Green cover | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 7,646 | 1,391 |
| 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 Indented Head is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Clifton Springs sits among greener hillside streets, while Indented Head keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Clifton Springs tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Indented Head stands out for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
People chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Clifton Springs the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Indented Head.
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.