Overall score
Judbury
33.6/100
Ranelagh
39.8/100
Judbury for families; Ranelagh for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Judbury
33.6/100
Ranelagh
39.8/100
Crime rate
Judbury
22.8 / 1k
Ranelagh
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Judbury
5
Ranelagh
19
Population
Judbury
414
Ranelagh
1,484
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 | Judbury | Ranelagh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.6/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.5/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 6 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 19 |
| Green cover | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Population | 414 | 1,484 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Judbury reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Ranelagh is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Judbury pulls ahead on a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing, whereas Ranelagh is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability. On housing, Judbury sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Ranelagh.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Ranelagh, while Judbury 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.