Overall score
Pine Lodge
37.2/100
Shepparton East
34.9/100
Pine Lodge for retirees and families; Shepparton East for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Pine Lodge
37.2/100
Shepparton East
34.9/100
Crime rate
Pine Lodge
26.4 / 1k
Shepparton East
78.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pine Lodge
0
Shepparton East
1
Population
Pine Lodge
267
Shepparton East
1,192
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 | Pine Lodge | Shepparton East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.2/100 | 34.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.2/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.4 / 1k | 78.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 26 |
| Population | 267 | 1,192 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Pine Lodge 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.
Pine Lodge tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Shepparton East stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Pine Lodge if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Shepparton East for investors and value-focused buyers.