Overall score
Colbinabbin
47.2/100
Rushworth
45.1/100
Colbinabbin for schools; Rushworth for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Colbinabbin
47.2/100
Rushworth
45.1/100
Crime rate
Colbinabbin
28.1 / 1k
Rushworth
58.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Colbinabbin
3
Rushworth
61
Population
Colbinabbin
285
Rushworth
1,411
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Colbinabbin | Rushworth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.2/100 | 45.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 61.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.1 / 1k | 58.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.6/100 | 18.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 3 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 54.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 61 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 31 |
| Green cover | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Population | 285 | 1,411 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Colbinabbin is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Rushworth is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Colbinabbin pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Rushworth is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability. On housing, Colbinabbin sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Rushworth.
Choose Colbinabbin if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Rushworth for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.