Overall score
Modewarre
47.7/100
Winchelsea
38.1/100
Modewarre for families and schools; Winchelsea for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Modewarre
47.7/100
Winchelsea
38.1/100
Crime rate
Modewarre
3.8 / 1k
Winchelsea
57.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Modewarre
2
Winchelsea
2
Population
Modewarre
277
Winchelsea
2,456
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Modewarre | Winchelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.7/100 | 38.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.6/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 3.8 / 1k | 57.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 42 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Population | 277 | 2,456 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Modewarre is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Winchelsea is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Modewarre tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Winchelsea stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and overall desirability. On housing, Modewarre sits in a expensive band, compared with a approachable feel in Winchelsea.
Choose Modewarre if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Winchelsea for 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.