Overall score
Curlewis
49.9/100
Wallington
45.6/100
Curlewis vs Wallington, VIC suburb comparison
Curlewis for beach lifestyle and investment; Wallington for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CurlewisWallington
Crime rate
Curlewis
57.2 / 1k
Wallington
49.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Curlewis
41
Wallington
8
Population
Curlewis
4,175
Wallington
1,515
Metric leadCurlewis 7Wallington 21 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWallington
- Best for familiesWallington
- Best for beach lifestyleCurlewis
- Best for investmentCurlewis
- Best for best valueCurlewis
- Best for best schoolsWallington
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 | Curlewis | Wallington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.9/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 89.7/100 | 65.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.2 / 1k | 49.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 12 |
| Walkability | 23.5/100 | 20.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 27 |
| Population | 4,175 | 1,515 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Curlewis is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Wallington is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Where Curlewis is shaped by the coast, Wallington offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Curlewis pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Wallington is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Curlewis sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Wallington.
Curlewis suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors more clearly, whereas Wallington is the stronger match for retirees and families.