Overall score
Harcourt North
34.9/100
Sedgwick
40.0/100
Harcourt North vs Sedgwick, VIC suburb comparison
Sedgwick for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Harcourt NorthSedgwick
Crime rate
Harcourt North
39.1 / 1k
Sedgwick
9.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Harcourt North
0
Sedgwick
0
Population
Harcourt North
291
Sedgwick
614
Metric leadHarcourt North 2Sedgwick 43 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Harcourt North | Sedgwick |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.9/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.1/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.1 / 1k | 9.8 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 38 |
| Population | 291 | 614 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Harcourt North is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Sedgwick is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Harcourt North is stronger for parks and reserves and a calmer planning outlook; Sedgwick answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Sedgwick, while Harcourt North remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.