Overall score
East Warburton
29.0/100
Wesburn
44.7/100
East Warburton vs Wesburn, VIC suburb comparison
Wesburn for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
East WarburtonWesburn
Crime rate
East Warburton
60.5 / 1k
Wesburn
23.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Warburton
0
Wesburn
27
Population
East Warburton
906
Wesburn
1,052
Metric leadEast Warburton 1Wesburn 71 tiedacross 9 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 | East Warburton | Wesburn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.0/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.4/100 | 81.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.5 / 1k | 23.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 10 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 19.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 27 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 20 |
| Population | 906 | 1,052 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, East Warburton is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Wesburn is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
East Warburton tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Wesburn stands out for housing affordability and walkability. East Warburton generally means more approachable housing costs, while Wesburn leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wesburn, while East Warburton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.