Marong vs Shelbourne, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Marong | Shelbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.1/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.4 / 1k | 23.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 9 |
| Population | 2,005 | 423 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesShelbourne
- Best for familiesShelbourne
- Best for best valueShelbourne
- Best for best schoolsMarong
Comparison summary
Marong and Shelbourne offer different strengths across official suburb data. Shelbourne leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Shelbourne; Housing (desirability) favours Shelbourne; Crime rate favours Shelbourne. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Shelbourne, Families → Shelbourne, Best value → Shelbourne, Best schools → Marong.