Overall score
Acacia Hills
14.1/100
Livingstone
5.7/100
Acacia Hills for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Acacia Hills
14.1/100
Livingstone
5.7/100
Nearby amenities
Acacia Hills
0
Livingstone
0
Population
Acacia Hills
711
Livingstone
443
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 Hills | Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 14.1/100 | 5.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.6/100 | 3.3/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 711 | 443 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 5/10 |
Acacia Hills reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Livingstone is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Acacia Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Livingstone keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Acacia Hills holds the clearer edge on housing affordability and overall desirability, while Livingstone is closer across the remaining categories.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Acacia Hills, while Livingstone remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.