Overall score
Craigieburn
44.1/100
Roxburgh Park
41.9/100
Craigieburn vs Roxburgh Park, VIC Suburb Comparison
Craigieburn for retirees and families; Roxburgh Park for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CraigieburnRoxburgh Park
Crime rate
Craigieburn
61.6 / 1k
Roxburgh Park
52.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Craigieburn
928
Roxburgh Park
238
Population
Craigieburn
65,178
Roxburgh Park
24,129
Metric leadCraigieburn 9Roxburgh Park 31 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 retireesCraigieburn
- Best for familiesCraigieburn
- Best for investmentRoxburgh Park
- Best for best schoolsCraigieburn
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 | Craigieburn | Roxburgh Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.1/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.0/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.6 / 1k | 52.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 73 | 39 |
| Public transport stops | 231 | 75 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 928 | 238 |
| Planning activity | 190 | 35 |
| Green cover | 11.4% | 17.5% |
| Population | 65,178 | 24,129 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Craigieburn is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Roxburgh Park is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Craigieburn pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Roxburgh Park is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Craigieburn sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Roxburgh Park.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Craigieburn, while Roxburgh Park 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.