Overall score
Deans Marsh
28.9/100
Winchelsea
44.4/100
Deans Marsh vs Winchelsea, VIC suburb comparison
Deans Marsh for retirees and families; Winchelsea for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Deans MarshWinchelsea
Crime rate
Deans Marsh
14.2 / 1k
Winchelsea
45.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Deans Marsh
3
Winchelsea
0
Population
Deans Marsh
368
Winchelsea
2,456
Metric leadDeans Marsh 4Winchelsea 42 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 retireesDeans Marsh
- Best for familiesDeans Marsh
- Best for investmentWinchelsea
- Best for best valueWinchelsea
- Best for best schoolsDeans Marsh
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 | Deans Marsh | Winchelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.9/100 | 44.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 8.3/100 | 79.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.2 / 1k | 45.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 42 |
| Population | 368 | 2,456 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Deans Marsh is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Winchelsea is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Deans Marsh tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities, while Winchelsea stands out for housing affordability and walkability. Deans Marsh generally means more sought-after housing, while Winchelsea leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Choose Deans Marsh if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Winchelsea for investors and value-focused buyers.