Overall score
Gnarwarre
49.9/100
Modewarre
47.7/100
Gnarwarre for schools; Modewarre for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
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
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 | Gnarwarre | Modewarre |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.9/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.4/100 | 35.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.6 / 1k | 3.8 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 7 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Population | 297 | 277 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
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.