Overall score
Orrvale
27.7/100
Shepparton East
28.2/100
Orrvale vs Shepparton East, VIC Suburb Comparison
Shepparton East for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
OrrvaleShepparton East
Crime rate
Orrvale
99.8 / 1k
Shepparton East
76.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Orrvale
3
Shepparton East
1
Population
Orrvale
450
Shepparton East
1,192
Metric leadOrrvale 4Shepparton East 43 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for best valueShepparton East
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 | Orrvale | Shepparton East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.7/100 | 28.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.4/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 99.8 / 1k | 76.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 13.4/100 | 13.4/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 26 |
| Green cover | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Population | 450 | 1,192 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Orrvale reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Shepparton East is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Orrvale tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, plus a calmer planning outlook, while Shepparton East stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability. On housing, Orrvale sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Shepparton East.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Shepparton East, while Orrvale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.