Overall score
Glenmaggie
19.8/100
Heyfield
43.2/100
Glenmaggie for retirees and families; Heyfield for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Glenmaggie
19.8/100
Heyfield
43.2/100
Crime rate
Glenmaggie
88.7 / 1k
Heyfield
113.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenmaggie
0
Heyfield
91
Population
Glenmaggie
279
Heyfield
2,050
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 | Glenmaggie | Heyfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 19.8/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.6/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 88.7 / 1k | 113.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 91 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 10 |
| Population | 279 | 2,050 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Glenmaggie reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Heyfield is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Glenmaggie sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Heyfield is more regionally self-contained.
Glenmaggie pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Heyfield is the better pick for housing affordability and walkability.
Retirees and families may find Glenmaggie the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Heyfield.