Overall score
Cottles Bridge
48.6/100
Smiths Gully
57.2/100
Cottles Bridge vs Smiths Gully, VIC suburb comparison
Cottles Bridge for schools; Smiths Gully for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cottles BridgeSmiths Gully
Crime rate
Cottles Bridge
65.4 / 1k
Smiths Gully
33.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cottles Bridge
0
Smiths Gully
6
Population
Cottles Bridge
609
Smiths Gully
356
Metric leadCottles Bridge 1Smiths Gully 52 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSmiths Gully
- Best for familiesSmiths Gully
- Best for investmentSmiths Gully
- Best for best valueSmiths Gully
- 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 | Smiths Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.6/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.6/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.4 / 1k | 33.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 11 |
| Population | 609 | 356 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cottles Bridge is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Smiths Gully is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Cottles Bridge tends to lead on a larger local community, while Smiths Gully stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Households prioritising schools may find Cottles Bridge the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Smiths Gully.