Overall score
Don Valley
36.6/100
Healesville
43.3/100
Don Valley vs Healesville, VIC Suburb Comparison
Don Valley for investment and schools; Healesville for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Don ValleyHealesville
Crime rate
Don Valley
52.2 / 1k
Healesville
55.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Don Valley
4
Healesville
22
Population
Don Valley
586
Healesville
7,589
Metric leadDon Valley 2Healesville 81 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHealesville
- Best for familiesHealesville
- Best for investmentDon Valley
- Best for best valueHealesville
- Best for best schoolsDon Valley
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 | Don Valley | Healesville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.6/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.5/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.2 / 1k | 55.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 10 |
| Public transport stops | — | 37 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 213 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Population | 586 | 7,589 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Don Valley is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Healesville is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks.
On the data, Don Valley is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Healesville answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options. On housing, Don Valley sits in a well priced band, compared with a gently premium feel in Healesville.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Healesville, while Don Valley 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.