Overall score
Sale
54.7/100
Wurruk
40.1/100
Sale vs Wurruk, VIC Suburb Comparison
Sale for retirees and families; Wurruk for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SaleWurruk
Crime rate
Sale
184.1 / 1k
Wurruk
95.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Sale
534
Wurruk
16
Population
Sale
14,296
Wurruk
1,177
Metric leadSale 7Wurruk 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Sale | Wurruk |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.7/100 | 40.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.5/100 | 60.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 184.1 / 1k | 95.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | — |
| Public transport stops | 72 | 10 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 534 | 16 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 3 |
| Green cover | 3.5% | 9.0% |
| Population | 14,296 | 1,177 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Sale reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Wurruk is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Sale pulls ahead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Wurruk is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Sale, while Wurruk remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.