Overall score
Delacombe
66.2/100
Sebastopol
63.3/100
Delacombe vs Sebastopol, VIC suburb comparison
Delacombe for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DelacombeSebastopol
Crime rate
Delacombe
81.2 / 1k
Sebastopol
149.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Delacombe
202
Sebastopol
132
Population
Delacombe
5,408
Sebastopol
10,194
Metric leadDelacombe 5Sebastopol 6across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Delacombe | Sebastopol |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.2/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 80.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.2 / 1k | 149.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 41 |
| Walkability | 72.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 202 | 132 |
| Planning activity | 74 | 69 |
| Population | 5,408 | 10,194 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Delacombe is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Sebastopol is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Delacombe pulls ahead on housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Sebastopol is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Delacombe, while Sebastopol remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.