Seaspray vs Wurruk, VIC suburb comparison

Wurruk for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

SeasprayWurruk

Overall score

Seaspray

14.7/100

Wurruk

35.3/100

Crime rate

Seaspray

246.7 / 1k

Wurruk

95.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Seaspray

0

Wurruk

16

Population

Seaspray

373

Wurruk

1,177

Metric leadSeaspray 0Wurruk 81 tiedacross 9 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.

CategorySeasprayWurruk
Overall score14.7/10035.3/100
Housing (desirability)2.6/10091.7/100
Crime rate246.7 / 1k95.4 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Public transport stops410
Walkability6.0/10015.0/100
Nearby amenities016
Planning activity33
Population3731,177
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/103/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Seaspray is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Wurruk is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Seaspray sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Wurruk is more regionally self-contained.

On the data, Seaspray is stronger for a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing; Wurruk answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wurruk, while Seaspray remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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