Overall score
Murphys Creek
36.5/100
Withcott
53.4/100
Withcott for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Murphys Creek
36.5/100
Withcott
53.4/100
Crime rate
Murphys Creek
11.8 / 1k
Withcott
12.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Murphys Creek
2
Withcott
0
Population
Murphys Creek
633
Withcott
2,067
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 | Murphys Creek | Withcott |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.5/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.9/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.8 / 1k | 12.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 0 |
| Population | 633 | 2,067 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Murphys Creek reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Withcott is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Murphys Creek pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Withcott is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Withcott, while Murphys Creek remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.