Overall score
Glenmaggie
19.8/100
Newry
22.5/100
Glenmaggie vs Newry, VIC suburb comparison
Glenmaggie for families; Newry for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlenmaggieNewry
Crime rate
Glenmaggie
88.7 / 1k
Newry
80.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenmaggie
0
Newry
3
Population
Glenmaggie
279
Newry
451
Metric leadGlenmaggie 1Newry 61 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNewry
- Best for familiesGlenmaggie
- Best for investmentNewry
- Best for best valueNewry
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 | Glenmaggie | Newry |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 19.8/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.6/100 | 26.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 88.7 / 1k | 80.3 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 4 |
| Population | 279 | 451 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Glenmaggie is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Newry is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Glenmaggie sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Newry is more regionally self-contained.
Glenmaggie pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and overall desirability, whereas Newry is the better pick for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Glenmaggie sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Newry.
Families may find Glenmaggie the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Newry.