Overall score
Redan
45.9/100
Winter Valley
39.9/100
Redan vs Winter Valley, VIC Suburb Comparison
Redan for retirees and families; Winter Valley for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RedanWinter Valley
Crime rate
Redan
157.1 / 1k
Winter Valley
131.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Redan
159
Winter Valley
58
Population
Redan
3,000
Winter Valley
3,440
Metric leadRedan 6Winter Valley 51 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRedan
- Best for familiesRedan
- Best for investmentRedan
- Best for best valueWinter Valley
- Best for best schoolsWinter Valley
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 | Redan | Winter Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.9/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.2/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 157.1 / 1k | 131.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 3 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 159 | 58 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 20 |
| Green cover | 22.3% | 8.7% |
| Population | 3,000 | 3,440 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Redan is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Winter Valley is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Redan tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Winter Valley stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. On housing, Redan sits in a affordable band, compared with a approachable feel in Winter Valley.
Redan suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Winter Valley is the stronger match for retirees and investors.
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.