Overall score
Annandale
47.4/100
Douglas
45.6/100
Annandale for families and investment; Douglas for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Annandale
47.4/100
Douglas
45.6/100
Crime rate
Annandale
184.2 / 1k
Douglas
184.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Annandale
59
Douglas
168
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.
| Category | Annandale | Douglas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.4/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.5/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 184.2 / 1k | 184.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 14 |
| Walkability | 53.0/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 59 | 168 |
| Green cover | 15.6% | 9.8% |
| Population | 8,376 | 7,780 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
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, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Douglas stands out for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Annandale, while Douglas remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.