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Greensborough vs Watsonia North

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.5 km apart, on the same open data. Greensborough scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

GreensboroughWatsonia North
Active8240
Safety6285
Wealth5555
Value6870
Parks8462
Cafés487
Transit4118
Green space7641
Active & healthy5517
Schools nearby (OSM)5316
Median rent$404/wk $401/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$996,900$968,000
House sales this quarter7816
Population21,0703,799
Full profile Greensborough in full Watsonia North in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Greensborough safer than Watsonia North?

Watsonia North scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Greensborough or Watsonia North?

Watsonia North has the lower median house price of the two ($968,000 vs $996,900).

Should I live in Greensborough or Watsonia North?

Greensborough scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Greensborough or Watsonia North.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →