Overall score
Grovedale
54.9/100
Marshall
42.0/100
Grovedale for retirees and investment; Marshall for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Grovedale
54.9/100
Marshall
42.0/100
Crime rate
Grovedale
56.1 / 1k
Marshall
23.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Grovedale
383
Marshall
78
Population
Grovedale
14,869
Marshall
2,299
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 | Grovedale | Marshall |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.9/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.6/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.1 / 1k | 23.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 86 | 19 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 383 | 78 |
| Planning activity | 88 | 27 |
| Green cover | 9.6% | 13.6% |
| Population | 14,869 | 2,299 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Grovedale reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Marshall is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Grovedale tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Marshall stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Grovedale, while Marshall 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.