Overall score
Eagle Point
42.9/100
Paynesville
43.9/100
Eagle Point for retirees and families; Paynesville for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Eagle Point
42.9/100
Paynesville
43.9/100
Crime rate
Eagle Point
35.0 / 1k
Paynesville
49.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eagle Point
9
Paynesville
92
Population
Eagle Point
1,306
Paynesville
3,636
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Eagle Point | Paynesville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.9/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 54.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.0 / 1k | 49.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 92 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 32 |
| Population | 1,306 | 3,636 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Eagle Point is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Paynesville is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Eagle Point is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Paynesville answers with parks and reserves and walkability. Eagle Point generally means more mid-market housing value, while Paynesville leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Eagle Point suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Paynesville is the stronger match for investors.