Overall score
Adare
30.3/100
Lake Clarendon
25.0/100
Adare for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Adare
30.3/100
Lake Clarendon
25.0/100
Crime rate
Adare
121.4 / 1k
Lake Clarendon
121.5 / 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 | 30.3/100 | 25.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.2/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 121.4 / 1k | 121.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 3 |
| Green cover | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 quieter safety profile and a larger local community, while Lake Clarendon stands out for nearby cafés and amenities, plus overall desirability.
Adare suits families more clearly, whereas Lake Clarendon is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.