Gnarwarre vs Modewarre, VIC Suburb Comparison

Gnarwarre for schools; Modewarre for investment and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

GnarwarreModewarre

Overall score

Gnarwarre

49.9/100

Modewarre

47.7/100

Crime rate

Gnarwarre

24.6 / 1k

Modewarre

3.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Gnarwarre

4

Modewarre

2

Population

Gnarwarre

297

Modewarre

277

Metric leadGnarwarre 4Modewarre 33 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryGnarwarreModewarre
Overall score49.9/10047.7/100
Housing (desirability)29.4/10035.6/100
Crime rate24.6 / 1k3.8 / 1k
Weather (desirability)82.3/10082.3/100
Parks & reserves—2
Walkability0.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities42
Planning activity97
Green cover0.4%0.2%
Population297277
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)9/109/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Gnarwarre is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Modewarre is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.

On the data, Gnarwarre is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities, plus a larger local community; Modewarre answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.

On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Modewarre, while Gnarwarre 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.

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