Overall score
Sailors Gully
34.2/100
Sebastian
35.0/100
Sailors Gully vs Sebastian, VIC Suburb Comparison
Sailors Gully for retirees and investment; Sebastian for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Sailors GullySebastian
Crime rate
Sailors Gully
58.6 / 1k
Sebastian
58.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Sailors Gully
8
Sebastian
5
Population
Sailors Gully
743
Sebastian
251
Metric leadSailors Gully 5Sebastian 41 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSailors Gully
- Best for familiesSebastian
- Best for investmentSailors Gully
- Best for best valueSailors Gully
- Best for best schoolsSebastian
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 | 34.2/100 | 35.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.1/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.6 / 1k | 58.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 16.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| 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 nearby cafés and amenities, overall desirability, and a larger local community, whereas Sebastian is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
Sailors Gully suits investors and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Sebastian is the stronger match for families.
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.