Overall score
Acton Park
48.3/100
Lauderdale
61.1/100
Acton Park for retirees; Lauderdale for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Acton Park
48.3/100
Lauderdale
61.1/100
Crime rate
Acton Park
1485.7 / 1k
Lauderdale
1334.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acton Park
43
Lauderdale
169
Population
Acton Park
2,293
Lauderdale
2,592
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 | Lauderdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.3/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1485.7 / 1k | 1334.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 36 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 169 |
| Population | 2,293 | 2,592 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Acton Park is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Lauderdale is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Acton Park pulls ahead on public transport access and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Lauderdale is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and walkability. On housing, Acton Park sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Lauderdale.
Choose Acton Park if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Lauderdale for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.