Overall score
Heyfield
47.6/100
Newry
35.5/100
Heyfield vs Newry, VIC Suburb Comparison
Heyfield for retirees and families; Newry for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HeyfieldNewry
Crime rate
Heyfield
110.2 / 1k
Newry
71.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Heyfield
95
Newry
3
Population
Heyfield
2,050
Newry
451
Metric leadHeyfield 6Newry 31 tiedacross 10 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 | Heyfield | Newry |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.6/100 | 37.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 110.2 / 1k | 71.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 95 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 4 |
| Green cover | 3.9% | 0.1% |
| Population | 2,050 | 451 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Heyfield reads as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Newry is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Heyfield tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Newry stands out for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Heyfield sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Newry.
Heyfield suits families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Newry is the stronger match for retirees.
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.