Overall score
Acton Park
48.3/100
Clarendon Vale
43.1/100
Acton Park for retirees and families; Clarendon Vale for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Acton Park
48.3/100
Clarendon Vale
43.1/100
Crime rate
Acton Park
1485.7 / 1k
Clarendon Vale
2025.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acton Park
43
Clarendon Vale
34
Population
Acton Park
2,293
Clarendon Vale
1,635
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 | Acton Park | Clarendon Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.3/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1485.7 / 1k | 2025.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 18 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 34 |
| Population | 2,293 | 1,635 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 1/10 |
Acton Park is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Clarendon Vale is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible. Acton Park sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Clarendon Vale is closer to the city centre.
Acton Park pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Clarendon Vale is the better pick for relatively affordable housing. Acton Park generally means more sought-after housing, while Clarendon Vale leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Acton Park if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Clarendon Vale for households prioritising schools.