Overall score
Flora Hill
49.0/100
Strathfieldsaye
64.0/100
Flora Hill vs Strathfieldsaye, VIC Suburb Comparison
Flora Hill for investment; Strathfieldsaye for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Flora HillStrathfieldsaye
Crime rate
Flora Hill
144.8 / 1k
Strathfieldsaye
21.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Flora Hill
152
Strathfieldsaye
105
Population
Flora Hill
3,989
Strathfieldsaye
6,850
Metric leadFlora Hill 4Strathfieldsaye 81 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 retireesStrathfieldsaye
- Best for familiesStrathfieldsaye
- Best for investmentFlora Hill
- Best for best valueStrathfieldsaye
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 | Flora Hill | Strathfieldsaye |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.9/100 | 52.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 144.8 / 1k | 21.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 46 |
| Walkability | 49.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 152 | 105 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 58 |
| Green cover | 21.8% | 30.5% |
| Population | 3,989 | 6,850 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Flora Hill is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Strathfieldsaye is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Flora Hill pulls ahead on schools and education options, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Strathfieldsaye is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. Flora Hill generally means more approachable housing costs, while Strathfieldsaye leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Strathfieldsaye, while Flora Hill 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.