Overall score
Gruyere
52.6/100
Healesville
49.8/100
Gruyere vs Healesville, VIC suburb comparison
Gruyere for retirees and families; Healesville for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GruyereHealesville
Crime rate
Gruyere
50.5 / 1k
Healesville
60.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gruyere
3
Healesville
7
Population
Gruyere
966
Healesville
7,589
Metric leadGruyere 5Healesville 4across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGruyere
- Best for familiesGruyere
- Best for best valueGruyere
- Best for best schoolsHealesville
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 | 52.6/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.9/100 | 63.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.5 / 1k | 60.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | — | 37 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 38 | 213 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile; Healesville answers with parks and reserves and walkability. On housing, Gruyere sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Healesville.
Retirees and families may find Gruyere the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Healesville.