Overall score
Acacia Gardens
43.4/100
Quakers Hill
72.8/100
Acacia Gardens for retirees; Quakers Hill for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Acacia Gardens
43.4/100
Quakers Hill
72.8/100
Crime rate
Acacia Gardens
25.5 / 1k
Quakers Hill
25.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acacia Gardens
21
Quakers Hill
210
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 | 43.4/100 | 72.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.4/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.5 / 1k | 25.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 254 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 210 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 26 |
| Population | 3,668 | 27,893 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Acacia Gardens reads as a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel; 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 and schools and education options.
Acacia Gardens suits retirees more clearly, whereas Quakers Hill is the stronger match for families and investors.