Overall score
Ross Creek
40.3/100
Smythes Creek
43.4/100
Ross Creek vs Smythes Creek, VIC suburb comparison
Ross Creek for retirees and families; Smythes Creek for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Ross CreekSmythes Creek
Crime rate
Ross Creek
28.0 / 1k
Smythes Creek
151.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ross Creek
0
Smythes Creek
1
Population
Ross Creek
1,221
Smythes Creek
1,762
Metric leadRoss Creek 2Smythes Creek 61 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRoss Creek
- Best for familiesRoss Creek
- Best for investmentSmythes Creek
- Best for best valueSmythes Creek
- Best for best schoolsSmythes Creek
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 | Ross Creek | Smythes Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.3/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.0/100 | 89.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.0 / 1k | 151.8 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 6 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 38 |
| Population | 1,221 | 1,762 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ross Creek is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Smythes Creek is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Ross Creek is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Smythes Creek answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
Ross Creek suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Smythes Creek is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.