Overall score
Port Macquarie
50.0/100
Craigieburn
44.3/100
Port Macquarie vs Craigieburn Suburb Comparison (NSW vs VIC)
Port Macquarie for investment and schools; Craigieburn for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Port MacquarieCraigieburn
Crime rate
Port Macquarie
86.7 / 1k
Craigieburn
58.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Port Macquarie
187
Craigieburn
928
Population
Port Macquarie
47,693
Craigieburn
65,178
Metric leadPort Macquarie 4Craigieburn 81 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 familiesCraigieburn
- Best for investmentPort Macquarie
- Best for best valueCraigieburn
- Best for best schoolsPort Macquarie
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 | Port Macquarie | Craigieburn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.0/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.2/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.7 / 1k | 58.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 37 | 73 |
| Public transport stops | 653 | 231 |
| Walkability | 53.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 187 | 928 |
| Planning activity | 277 | 190 |
| Green cover | 21.9% | 11.4% |
| Population | 47,693 | 65,178 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Port Macquarie (NSW) is a regional larger suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Craigieburn (VIC) is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Port Macquarie sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Craigieburn is in a middle-ring position.
Port Macquarie pulls ahead on public transport access, whereas Craigieburn is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options. Port Macquarie generally means more sought-after housing, while Craigieburn leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Port Macquarie suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Craigieburn is the stronger match for retirees, families, 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.