Overall score
Glenmaggie
42.9/100
Newry
35.5/100
Glenmaggie vs Newry, VIC Suburb Comparison
Glenmaggie for retirees and investment; Newry for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlenmaggieNewry
Crime rate
Glenmaggie
58.0 / 1k
Newry
71.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenmaggie
13
Newry
3
Population
Glenmaggie
279
Newry
451
Metric leadGlenmaggie 6Newry 22 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 retireesGlenmaggie
- Best for familiesNewry
- Best for investmentGlenmaggie
- 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 | 42.9/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.2/100 | 37.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.0 / 1k | 71.9 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 4 |
| Green cover | 3.5% | 0.1% |
| 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 nearby cafés and amenities, plus a calmer planning outlook, whereas Newry is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability. On housing, Glenmaggie sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Newry.
Families may find Glenmaggie the better fit, while retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Newry.
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.