Overall score
Gherang
53.6/100
Modewarre
47.7/100
Gherang vs Modewarre, VIC Suburb Comparison
Gherang for retirees and investment; Modewarre for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GherangModewarre
Crime rate
Gherang
8.0 / 1k
Modewarre
3.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gherang
1
Modewarre
2
Population
Gherang
391
Modewarre
277
Metric leadGherang 4Modewarre 33 tiedacross 10 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 | Gherang | Modewarre |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.6/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 35.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.0 / 1k | 3.8 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 7 |
| Green cover | 14.3% | 0.2% |
| Population | 391 | 277 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gherang is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Modewarre is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Gherang is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability; Modewarre answers with nearby cafés and amenities, plus a calmer planning outlook.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Gherang the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Modewarre.
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.