Overall score
Annandale
58.8/100
Douglas
57.8/100
Annandale for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Annandale
58.8/100
Douglas
57.8/100
Crime rate
Annandale
117.0 / 1k
Douglas
117.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Annandale
56
Douglas
167
Population
Annandale
8,376
Douglas
7,780
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.
Annandale reads as a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; Douglas is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Annandale tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while Douglas stands out for nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Annandale, while Douglas remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.