Overall score
Cottles Bridge
49.8/100
Hurstbridge
64.5/100
Cottles Bridge vs Hurstbridge, VIC Suburb Comparison
Cottles Bridge for schools; Hurstbridge for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cottles BridgeHurstbridge
Crime rate
Cottles Bridge
58.8 / 1k
Hurstbridge
18.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cottles Bridge
1
Hurstbridge
249
Population
Cottles Bridge
609
Hurstbridge
3,554
Metric leadCottles Bridge 3Hurstbridge 71 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 retireesHurstbridge
- Best for familiesHurstbridge
- Best for best valueHurstbridge
- Best for best schoolsCottles Bridge
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 | Cottles Bridge | Hurstbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.8/100 | 64.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.8 / 1k | 18.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 11 |
| Public transport stops | — | 12 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 249 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 80 |
| Green cover | 25.6% | 11.2% |
| Population | 609 | 3,554 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Cottles Bridge reads as a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace; Hurstbridge is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Cottles Bridge sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Hurstbridge is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Cottles Bridge is stronger for housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Hurstbridge answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hurstbridge, while Cottles Bridge 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.