Overall score
Enfield
56.7/100
Ross Creek
48.2/100
Enfield vs Ross Creek, VIC Suburb Comparison
Enfield for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EnfieldRoss Creek
Crime rate
Enfield
28.1 / 1k
Ross Creek
28.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Enfield
10
Ross Creek
2
Population
Enfield
574
Ross Creek
1,221
Metric leadEnfield 7Ross Creek 31 tiedacross 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 | Enfield | Ross Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.7/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.1 / 1k | 28.0 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 5.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 33 |
| Green cover | 60.0% | 0.2% |
| Population | 574 | 1,221 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Enfield is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Ross Creek is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Enfield pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Ross Creek is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability. On housing, Enfield sits in a well priced band, compared with a gently premium feel in Ross Creek.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Ross Creek, while Enfield 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.