Overall score
Adelaide Park
32.0/100
Farnborough
24.7/100
Adelaide Park for retirees and investment; Farnborough for beach lifestyle and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Adelaide Park
32.0/100
Farnborough
24.7/100
Crime rate
Adelaide Park
38.6 / 1k
Farnborough
39.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Adelaide Park
0
Farnborough
0
Population
Adelaide Park
449
Farnborough
469
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 | Adelaide Park | Farnborough |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.0/100 | 24.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.1/100 | 54.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.6 / 1k | 39.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 449 | 469 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Put side by side, Adelaide Park is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Farnborough is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Farnborough leans into coastal living, while Adelaide Park feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Adelaide Park is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Farnborough answers with a larger local community.
Choose Adelaide Park if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Farnborough for people chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools.