Overall score
Garbutt
34.6/100
Vincent
27.8/100
Garbutt for retirees and families; Vincent for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Garbutt
34.6/100
Vincent
27.8/100
Crime rate
Garbutt
183.8 / 1k
Vincent
183.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Garbutt
85
Vincent
14
Population
Garbutt
2,309
Vincent
2,213
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 | Garbutt | Vincent |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.6/100 | 27.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.0/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 183.8 / 1k | 183.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Walkability | 24.5/100 | 25.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 85 | 14 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Population | 2,309 | 2,213 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Garbutt is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Vincent is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Garbutt is stronger for parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Vincent answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Vincent, while Garbutt 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.