Overall score
Clifton Springs
43.9/100
Wallington
47.3/100
Clifton Springs vs Wallington, VIC Suburb Comparison
Clifton Springs for retirees and beach lifestyle; Wallington for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Clifton SpringsWallington
Crime rate
Clifton Springs
28.8 / 1k
Wallington
51.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clifton Springs
63
Wallington
9
Population
Clifton Springs
7,646
Wallington
1,515
Metric leadClifton Springs 10Wallington 21 tiedacross 13 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 familiesWallington
- Best for beach lifestyleClifton Springs
- Best for investmentClifton Springs
- Best for best valueClifton Springs
- Best for best schoolsWallington
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 | Wallington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.9/100 | 47.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.7/100 | 36.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.8 / 1k | 51.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 12 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 20.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 63 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 27 |
| Green cover | 7.5% | 1.7% |
| Population | 7,646 | 1,515 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Clifton Springs is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Wallington is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Clifton Springs leans into coastal living, while Wallington feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Clifton Springs is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Wallington answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Clifton Springs sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Wallington.
On balance, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Clifton Springs, while Wallington remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.