Overall score
Grahamvale
41.4/100
Shepparton
41.1/100
Grahamvale for families and investment; Shepparton for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Grahamvale
41.4/100
Shepparton
41.1/100
Crime rate
Grahamvale
67.9 / 1k
Shepparton
227.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Grahamvale
3
Shepparton
474
Population
Grahamvale
685
Shepparton
32,067
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 | Grahamvale | Shepparton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.4/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.0/100 | 59.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.9 / 1k | 227.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 13.4/100 | 18.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 20 |
| Public transport stops | — | 278 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 474 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 287 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| Population | 685 | 32,067 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Grahamvale is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Shepparton is a regional larger suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Grahamvale tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Shepparton stands out for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Grahamvale sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Shepparton.
Choose Grahamvale if you are weighing retirees and households prioritising schools; lean toward Shepparton for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.