Overall score
Redan
60.5/100
Sebastopol
63.3/100
Redan for retirees and families; Sebastopol for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Redan
60.5/100
Sebastopol
63.3/100
Crime rate
Redan
155.7 / 1k
Sebastopol
149.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Redan
152
Sebastopol
132
Population
Redan
3,000
Sebastopol
10,194
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 | Redan | Sebastopol |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.5/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.5/100 | 80.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 155.7 / 1k | 149.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 41 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 152 | 132 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 69 |
| Population | 3,000 | 10,194 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Redan reads as a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; Sebastopol is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Redan pulls ahead on schools and education options and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Sebastopol is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Retirees and families may find Redan the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Sebastopol.