Girgarre vs Kyabram, VIC suburb comparison

Girgarre for retirees; Kyabram for families and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

GirgarreKyabram

Overall score

Girgarre

26.8/100

Kyabram

48.6/100

Crime rate

Girgarre

58.6 / 1k

Kyabram

79.5 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Girgarre

0

Kyabram

56

Population

Girgarre

563

Kyabram

7,416

Metric leadGirgarre 3Kyabram 61 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.

CategoryGirgarreKyabram
Overall score26.8/10048.6/100
Housing (desirability)42.9/10078.8/100
Crime rate58.6 / 1k79.5 / 1k
Schools & preschools12
Parks & reserves10
Public transport stops32
Walkability4.5/1005.0/100
Nearby amenities056
Planning activity1987
Population5637,416
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/102/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Girgarre is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Kyabram is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.

On the data, Girgarre is stronger for a quieter safety profile and public transport access; Kyabram answers with housing affordability and schools and education options.

On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Kyabram, while Girgarre remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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