Overall score
Girgarre
24.3/100
Rushworth
45.1/100
Rushworth for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Girgarre
24.3/100
Rushworth
45.1/100
Crime rate
Girgarre
104.8 / 1k
Rushworth
58.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Girgarre
2
Rushworth
61
Population
Girgarre
563
Rushworth
1,411
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 | Girgarre | Rushworth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.3/100 | 45.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.7/100 | 61.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 104.8 / 1k | 58.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.6/100 | 18.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 3 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 54.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 61 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 31 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Population | 563 | 1,411 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Girgarre reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Rushworth is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Girgarre is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook; Rushworth answers with schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Girgarre suits retirees, families, and investors more clearly, whereas Rushworth is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.