Overall score
Gnarwarre
49.9/100
Winchelsea
38.1/100
Gnarwarre vs Winchelsea, VIC Suburb Comparison
Gnarwarre for families and schools; Winchelsea for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GnarwarreWinchelsea
Crime rate
Gnarwarre
24.6 / 1k
Winchelsea
57.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gnarwarre
4
Winchelsea
2
Population
Gnarwarre
297
Winchelsea
2,456
Metric leadGnarwarre 5Winchelsea 41 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 familiesGnarwarre
- Best for investmentWinchelsea
- Best for best valueWinchelsea
- Best for best schoolsGnarwarre
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 | Gnarwarre | Winchelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.9/100 | 38.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.4/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.6 / 1k | 57.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 42 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Population | 297 | 2,456 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gnarwarre is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Winchelsea is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Gnarwarre pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Winchelsea is the better pick for housing affordability, walkability, and overall desirability. On housing, Gnarwarre sits in a expensive band, compared with a approachable feel in Winchelsea.
Retirees and families may find Gnarwarre the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Winchelsea.
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.