Overall score
Jackass Flat
44.1/100
Sailors Gully
34.2/100
Jackass Flat for retirees and families; Sailors Gully for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Jackass Flat
44.1/100
Sailors Gully
34.2/100
Crime rate
Jackass Flat
40.2 / 1k
Sailors Gully
58.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jackass Flat
18
Sailors Gully
8
Population
Jackass Flat
1,907
Sailors Gully
743
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 | Jackass Flat | Sailors Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.1/100 | 34.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 69.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.2 / 1k | 58.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | — |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 21 |
| Green cover | 40.2% | 0.2% |
| Population | 1,907 | 743 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Jackass Flat is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Sailors Gully is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Sailors Gully sits among greener hillside streets, while Jackass Flat keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Jackass Flat tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Sailors Gully stands out for housing affordability. On housing, Jackass Flat sits in a approachable band, compared with a affordable feel in Sailors Gully.
On balance, retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Jackass Flat, while Sailors Gully 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.