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Sale vs Wurruk, VIC suburb comparison

Sale for families and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

SaleWurruk

Overall score

Sale

74.3/100

Wurruk

35.3/100

Crime rate

Sale

190.1 / 1k

Wurruk

95.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Sale

529

Wurruk

16

Population

Sale

14,296

Wurruk

1,177

Metric leadSale 6Wurruk 31 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 familiesSale
  • Best for investmentSale
  • Best for best valueSale
  • Best for best schoolsSale

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.

CategorySaleWurruk
Overall score74.3/10035.3/100
Housing (desirability)71.8/10091.7/100
Crime rate190.1 / 1k95.4 / 1k
Schools & preschools81
Parks & reserves8—
Public transport stops7210
Walkability100.0/10015.0/100
Nearby amenities52916
Planning activity323
Population14,2961,177
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/103/10

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 and public transport access, whereas Wurruk is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

Sale suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Wurruk is the stronger match for retirees.

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