Overall score
Adelaide Park
32.8/100
Pacific Heights
36.1/100
Pacific Heights for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Adelaide Park
32.8/100
Pacific Heights
36.1/100
Crime rate
Adelaide Park
36.6 / 1k
Pacific Heights
37.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Adelaide Park
0
Pacific Heights
2
Population
Adelaide Park
449
Pacific Heights
1,111
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 | Pacific Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.8/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.1/100 | 73.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.6 / 1k | 37.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Population | 449 | 1,111 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Adelaide Park is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Pacific Heights is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Pacific Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Adelaide Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Adelaide Park is stronger for a quieter safety profile; Pacific Heights answers with housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families are more likely to prefer Adelaide Park, while Pacific Heights remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.