Overall score
Sailors Gully
37.3/100
Sebastian
31.6/100
Sailors Gully vs Sebastian, VIC suburb comparison
Sailors Gully for investment and schools; Sebastian for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Sailors GullySebastian
Crime rate
Sailors Gully
54.6 / 1k
Sebastian
31.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Sailors Gully
7
Sebastian
3
Population
Sailors Gully
743
Sebastian
251
Metric leadSailors Gully 3Sebastian 41 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesSebastian
- Best for investmentSailors Gully
- Best for best schoolsSailors Gully
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 | Sailors Gully | Sebastian |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.3/100 | 31.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.2/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.6 / 1k | 31.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 4 |
| Population | 743 | 251 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Sailors Gully is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Sebastian is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Sailors Gully sits among greener hillside streets, while Sebastian keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Sailors Gully pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Sebastian is the better pick for housing affordability and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Sailors Gully, while Sebastian remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.