Overall score
Acacia Gardens
45.6/100
Quakers Hill
60.0/100
Acacia Gardens for schools; Quakers Hill for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Acacia Gardens
45.6/100
Quakers Hill
60.0/100
Crime rate
Acacia Gardens
25.5 / 1k
Quakers Hill
25.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acacia Gardens
27
Quakers Hill
223
Population
Acacia Gardens
3,668
Quakers Hill
27,893
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 | Acacia Gardens | Quakers Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.6/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.7/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.5 / 1k | 25.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 254 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 223 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 34 |
| Green cover | 7.5% | 11.9% |
| Population | 3,668 | 27,893 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Acacia Gardens reads as a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand; Quakers Hill is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Acacia Gardens sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Quakers Hill is in a middle-ring position.
Acacia Gardens tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Quakers Hill stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Acacia Gardens suits retirees more clearly, whereas Quakers Hill is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.