Overall score
Adare
37.7/100
Lake Clarendon
38.8/100
Adare for families; Lake Clarendon for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Adare
37.7/100
Lake Clarendon
38.8/100
Crime rate
Adare
77.2 / 1k
Lake Clarendon
76.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Adare
0
Lake Clarendon
3
Population
Adare
1,027
Lake Clarendon
294
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 | Adare | Lake Clarendon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.7/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.2 / 1k | 76.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 3 |
| Population | 1,027 | 294 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Adare reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Lake Clarendon is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Adare tends to lead on a larger local community, while Lake Clarendon stands out for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
Adare suits families more clearly, whereas Lake Clarendon is the stronger match for retirees and households prioritising schools.