Overall score
Ardross
57.7/100
Attadale
55.9/100
Ardross for retirees; Attadale for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ardross
57.7/100
Attadale
55.9/100
Crime rate
Ardross
53.7 / 1k
Attadale
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ardross
163
Attadale
214
Population
Ardross
4,578
Attadale
6,638
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 | Ardross | Attadale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.7/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 44.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 27 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 163 | 214 |
| Green cover | 20.6% | 10.8% |
| Population | 4,578 | 6,638 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Ardross is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Attadale is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Ardross is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Attadale answers with public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Attadale, while Ardross 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.