Overall score
Airville
30.0/100
Fredericksfield
44.8/100
Airville for schools; Fredericksfield for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Airville
30.0/100
Fredericksfield
44.8/100
Crime rate
Airville
60.1 / 1k
Fredericksfield
37.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Airville
0
Fredericksfield
0
Population
Airville
308
Fredericksfield
259
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 | Airville | Fredericksfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.0/100 | 44.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.1/100 | 81.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.1 / 1k | 37.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 308 | 259 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Airville is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Fredericksfield is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Airville tends to lead on a larger local community and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Fredericksfield stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Airville generally means more mid-market housing value, while Fredericksfield leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Airville suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Fredericksfield is the stronger match for retirees and families.