Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.0 km apart, on the same open data. Lower Plenty scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Lower Plenty | Viewbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 83 | 44 |
| Safety | 92 | 97 |
| Wealth | 64 | 52 |
| Value | 84 | 32 |
| Parks | 46 | 43 |
| Cafés | 7 | 7 |
| Transit | 4 | 5 |
| Green space | 61 | 92 |
| Active & healthy | 59 | 60 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 10 | 24 |
| Median rent | $400/wk | $451/wk |
| Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025) | $1,200,000 | $1,295,500 |
| House sales this quarter | 8 | 26 |
| Population | 3,962 | 7,030 |
| Full profile | Lower Plenty in full | Viewbank 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.
Viewbank scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Lower Plenty has the lower median house price of the two ($1,200,000 vs $1,295,500).
Lower Plenty scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Lower Plenty or Viewbank.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →