Overall score
Grove
51.3/100
Ranelagh
39.8/100
Grove for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Grove
51.3/100
Ranelagh
39.8/100
Crime rate
Grove
22.8 / 1k
Ranelagh
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Grove
9
Ranelagh
19
Population
Grove
533
Ranelagh
1,484
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 | Grove | Ranelagh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.3/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.2/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 6 |
| Walkability | 11.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 19 |
| Green cover | 2.0% | 2.3% |
| Population | 533 | 1,484 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Grove is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Ranelagh is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Grove tends to lead on walkability, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Ranelagh stands out for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community.
Choose Grove if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Ranelagh 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.