Overall score
Lexton
49.4/100
Waubra
43.3/100
Lexton vs Waubra, VIC Suburb Comparison
Lexton for retirees and schools; Waubra for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LextonWaubra
Crime rate
Lexton
84.7 / 1k
Waubra
15.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lexton
5
Waubra
1
Population
Lexton
284
Waubra
308
Metric leadLexton 5Waubra 34 tiedacross 12 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 | Lexton | Waubra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.5/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 84.7 / 1k | 15.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 11 |
| Green cover | 4.5% | 0.3% |
| Population | 284 | 308 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lexton is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Waubra is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Lexton pulls ahead on parks and reserves, plus nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Waubra is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Waubra, while Lexton 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.