Overall score
Marong
43.3/100
Myers Flat
45.3/100
Marong vs Myers Flat, VIC Suburb Comparison
Marong for families and investment; Myers Flat for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MarongMyers Flat
Crime rate
Marong
34.7 / 1k
Myers Flat
21.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marong
3
Myers Flat
3
Population
Marong
2,005
Myers Flat
545
Metric leadMarong 5Myers Flat 32 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 familiesMarong
- Best for investmentMarong
- Best for best valueMarong
- Best for best schoolsMyers 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 | Marong | Myers Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.3/100 | 45.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.0/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.7 / 1k | 21.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 18 |
| Green cover | 14.6% | 6.1% |
| Population | 2,005 | 545 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Marong is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Myers Flat is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Marong pulls ahead on housing affordability, walkability, and a larger local community, whereas Myers Flat is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Marong if you are weighing retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Myers Flat for families.
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.