Marshall vs Whittington, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Marshall | Whittington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.7/100 | 40.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.4/100 | 81.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.3 / 1k | 172.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 23 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 76 | 32 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 25 |
| Population | 2,299 | 3,990 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMarshall
- Best for familiesMarshall
- Best for investmentWhittington
- Best for best valueWhittington
- Best for best schoolsWhittington
Comparison summary
Marshall and Whittington offer different strengths across official suburb data. Whittington leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Whittington; Housing (desirability) favours Whittington; Crime rate favours Marshall. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Marshall, Families → Marshall, Investment → Whittington, Best value → Whittington.