Overall score
Airds
37.8/100
Englorie Park
30.5/100
Airds for investment; Englorie Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Airds
37.8/100
Englorie Park
30.5/100
Crime rate
Airds
123.6 / 1k
Englorie Park
122.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Airds
39
Englorie Park
5
Population
Airds
3,265
Englorie Park
361
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 | Airds | Englorie Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.8/100 | 30.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.2/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 123.6 / 1k | 122.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 74 | 4 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 39 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 1 |
| Population | 3,265 | 361 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Airds reads as a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; Englorie Park is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Airds sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Englorie Park is further out with more breathing room.
Airds tends to lead on public transport access and walkability, while Englorie Park stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Airds generally means more approachable housing costs, while Englorie Park leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Airds if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Englorie Park for retirees and families.