Overall score
Seaspray
33.7/100
Wurruk
40.1/100
Seaspray vs Wurruk, VIC Suburb Comparison
Seaspray for families and schools; Wurruk for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SeasprayWurruk
Crime rate
Seaspray
215.9 / 1k
Wurruk
95.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Seaspray
3
Wurruk
16
Population
Seaspray
373
Wurruk
1,177
Metric leadSeaspray 0Wurruk 92 tiedacross 11 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 | Seaspray | Wurruk |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.7/100 | 40.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.2/100 | 60.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 215.9 / 1k | 95.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 10 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 16 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 3 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 9.0% |
| Population | 373 | 1,177 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
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, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wurruk, while Seaspray 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.