Overall score
Gruyere
53.1/100
Healesville
43.3/100
Gruyere vs Healesville, VIC Suburb Comparison
Gruyere for investment and value; Healesville for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GruyereHealesville
Crime rate
Gruyere
49.4 / 1k
Healesville
55.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gruyere
15
Healesville
22
Population
Gruyere
966
Healesville
7,589
Metric leadGruyere 5Healesville 51 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHealesville
- Best for familiesHealesville
- Best for investmentGruyere
- Best for best valueGruyere
- Best for best schoolsGruyere
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 | Gruyere | Healesville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.1/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.4/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.4 / 1k | 55.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | — | 37 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 38 | 213 |
| Green cover | 19.4% | 3.1% |
| Population | 966 | 7,589 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gruyere is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Healesville is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks.
On the data, Gruyere is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability; Healesville answers with parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Gruyere sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Healesville.
Retirees, families, and value-focused buyers may find Gruyere the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Healesville.
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.