Overall score
Girgarre
24.3/100
Waranga Shores
36.4/100
Girgarre vs Waranga Shores, VIC Suburb Comparison
Girgarre for value; Waranga Shores for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GirgarreWaranga Shores
Crime rate
Girgarre
104.8 / 1k
Waranga Shores
101.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Girgarre
2
Waranga Shores
5
Population
Girgarre
563
Waranga Shores
314
Metric leadGirgarre 3Waranga Shores 43 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesWaranga Shores
- Best for best valueGirgarre
- Best for best schoolsWaranga Shores
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 | Girgarre | Waranga Shores |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.3/100 | 36.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.7/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 104.8 / 1k | 101.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.6/100 | 18.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | — |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 13 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 563 | 314 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Girgarre is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Waranga Shores is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Girgarre tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability, while Waranga Shores stands out for nearby cafés and amenities, plus a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Girgarre, while Waranga Shores 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.