Overall score
Kiewa
52.2/100
Osbornes Flat
41.8/100
Kiewa vs Osbornes Flat, VIC Suburb Comparison
Kiewa for retirees and investment; Osbornes Flat for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KiewaOsbornes Flat
Crime rate
Kiewa
5.9 / 1k
Osbornes Flat
10.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kiewa
1
Osbornes Flat
0
Population
Kiewa
483
Osbornes Flat
285
Metric leadKiewa 8Osbornes Flat 11 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKiewa
- Best for familiesOsbornes Flat
- Best for investmentKiewa
- Best for best valueKiewa
- Best for best schoolsKiewa
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 | Kiewa | Osbornes Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.2/100 | 41.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 33.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 5.9 / 1k | 10.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 8 |
| Green cover | 43.5% | 0.3% |
| Population | 483 | 285 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Kiewa is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Osbornes Flat is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Kiewa pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability, whereas Osbornes Flat is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Kiewa sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Osbornes Flat.
Kiewa suits families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Osbornes Flat is the stronger match for retirees and households prioritising schools.
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.