Overall score
Ferny Creek
51.7/100
Sherbrooke
45.4/100
Ferny Creek vs Sherbrooke, VIC Suburb Comparison
Ferny Creek for investment and value; Sherbrooke for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Ferny CreekSherbrooke
Crime rate
Ferny Creek
47.7 / 1k
Sherbrooke
80.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ferny Creek
86
Sherbrooke
178
Population
Ferny Creek
1,524
Sherbrooke
294
Metric leadFerny Creek 8Sherbrooke 32 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesSherbrooke
- Best for investmentFerny Creek
- Best for best valueFerny Creek
- Best for best schoolsSherbrooke
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 | Ferny Creek | Sherbrooke |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.7/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.2/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.7 / 1k | 80.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 9 |
| Walkability | 19.0/100 | 17.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 86 | 178 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 3 |
| Green cover | 10.4% | 0.8% |
| Population | 1,524 | 294 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Ferny Creek reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Sherbrooke is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Ferny Creek pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Sherbrooke is the better pick for parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Ferny Creek, while Sherbrooke 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.