Overall score
Snake Valley
33.9/100
Waubra
34.0/100
Snake Valley for families; Waubra for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Snake Valley
33.9/100
Waubra
34.0/100
Crime rate
Snake Valley
31.2 / 1k
Waubra
12.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Snake Valley
5
Waubra
0
Population
Snake Valley
820
Waubra
308
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Snake Valley | Waubra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.9/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.9/100 | 40.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.2 / 1k | 12.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 11 |
| Population | 820 | 308 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
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 and a larger local community, whereas Waubra is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Waubra, while Snake Valley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.