Overall score
Nambrok
36.9/100
Wurruk
40.1/100
Nambrok for schools; Wurruk for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Nambrok
36.9/100
Wurruk
40.1/100
Crime rate
Nambrok
37.2 / 1k
Wurruk
95.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nambrok
0
Wurruk
16
Population
Nambrok
280
Wurruk
1,177
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 | Nambrok | Wurruk |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.9/100 | 40.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.0/100 | 60.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.2 / 1k | 95.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 10 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 16 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 3 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 9.0% |
| Population | 280 | 1,177 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Nambrok reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Wurruk is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Nambrok tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Wurruk stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Nambrok sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Wurruk.
Nambrok suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Wurruk is the stronger match 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.