Overall score
Snake Valley
48.3/100
Waubra
43.3/100
Snake Valley vs Waubra, VIC Suburb Comparison
Snake Valley for retirees and schools; Waubra for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Snake ValleyWaubra
Crime rate
Snake Valley
36.4 / 1k
Waubra
15.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Snake Valley
6
Waubra
1
Population
Snake Valley
820
Waubra
308
Metric leadSnake Valley 6Waubra 33 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSnake Valley
- Best for familiesWaubra
- Best for best valueWaubra
- Best for best schoolsSnake Valley
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 | Snake Valley | Waubra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.3/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.4/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.4 / 1k | 15.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 11 |
| Green cover | 27.9% | 0.3% |
| Population | 820 | 308 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Snake Valley is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Waubra is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Snake Valley pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities, plus a larger local community, whereas Waubra is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
Choose Snake Valley if you are weighing families; lean toward Waubra for retirees, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.