Overall score
Marshall
42.0/100
Whittington
28.7/100
Marshall vs Whittington, VIC Suburb Comparison
Marshall for retirees and families; Whittington for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MarshallWhittington
Crime rate
Marshall
23.8 / 1k
Whittington
172.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marshall
78
Whittington
46
Population
Marshall
2,299
Whittington
3,990
Metric leadMarshall 5Whittington 71 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 retireesMarshall
- Best for familiesMarshall
- Best for investmentWhittington
- Best for best valueWhittington
- Best for best schoolsMarshall
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 | Marshall | Whittington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.0/100 | 28.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.8/100 | 77.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.8 / 1k | 172.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 23 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 78 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 25 |
| Green cover | 13.6% | 2.5% |
| Population | 2,299 | 3,990 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Marshall is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Whittington is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Marshall tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, while Whittington stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves. On housing, Marshall sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Whittington.
Choose Marshall if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Whittington for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.