Overall score
Durham Lead
54.3/100
Magpie
46.0/100
Durham Lead vs Magpie, VIC Suburb Comparison
Durham Lead for retirees and schools; Magpie for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Durham LeadMagpie
Crime rate
Durham Lead
16.7 / 1k
Magpie
84.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Durham Lead
1
Magpie
2
Population
Durham Lead
408
Magpie
368
Metric leadDurham Lead 4Magpie 33 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 retireesDurham Lead
- Best for familiesMagpie
- Best for investmentMagpie
- Best for best valueMagpie
- Best for best schoolsDurham Lead
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 | Durham Lead | Magpie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.3/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.2/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.7 / 1k | 84.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 3 |
| Green cover | 38.3% | 10.8% |
| Population | 408 | 368 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Durham Lead is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Magpie is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Durham Lead is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community; Magpie answers with housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Durham Lead suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Magpie is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.