Overall score
Lysterfield
56.3/100
Upwey
66.8/100
Lysterfield vs Upwey, VIC Suburb Comparison
Lysterfield for families; Upwey for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LysterfieldUpwey
Crime rate
Lysterfield
21.4 / 1k
Upwey
26.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lysterfield
48
Upwey
219
Population
Lysterfield
6,681
Upwey
6,818
Metric leadLysterfield 4Upwey 81 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesUpwey
- Best for familiesLysterfield
- Best for investmentUpwey
- Best for best valueUpwey
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 | Lysterfield | Upwey |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.3/100 | 66.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.0/100 | 59.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.4 / 1k | 26.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 41 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 219 |
| Planning activity | 86 | 79 |
| Green cover | 36.8% | 8.0% |
| Population | 6,681 | 6,818 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lysterfield is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Upwey is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
On the data, Lysterfield is stronger for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Upwey answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Lysterfield suits retirees more clearly, whereas Upwey is the stronger match for families, investors, value-focused buyers, 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.