Overall score
Kiewa
52.2/100
Staghorn Flat
52.9/100
Kiewa vs Staghorn Flat, VIC Suburb Comparison
Kiewa for retirees and investment; Staghorn Flat for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KiewaStaghorn Flat
Crime rate
Kiewa
5.9 / 1k
Staghorn Flat
7.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kiewa
1
Staghorn Flat
5
Population
Kiewa
483
Staghorn Flat
368
Metric leadKiewa 7Staghorn Flat 31 tiedacross 11 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 familiesStaghorn Flat
- Best for investmentKiewa
- Best for best schoolsStaghorn Flat
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 | Staghorn Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.2/100 | 52.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 5.9 / 1k | 7.7 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 9 |
| Green cover | 43.5% | 1.1% |
| Population | 483 | 368 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Kiewa reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Staghorn Flat is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Kiewa tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability, while Staghorn Flat stands out for nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage. Kiewa generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Staghorn Flat leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Kiewa, while Staghorn Flat 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.