Overall score
Argenton
38.5/100
Speers Point
43.3/100
Argenton vs Speers Point, NSW Suburb Comparison
Argenton for families and investment; Speers Point for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ArgentonSpeers Point
Crime rate
Argenton
91.0 / 1k
Speers Point
90.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Argenton
44
Speers Point
106
Population
Argenton
1,352
Speers Point
3,400
Metric leadArgenton 3Speers Point 81 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSpeers Point
- Best for familiesArgenton
- Best for investmentArgenton
- Best for best schoolsSpeers Point
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Argenton | Speers Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.5/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.0/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 91.0 / 1k | 90.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 41 |
| Walkability | 40.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 106 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 42 |
| Green cover | 6.0% | 13.7% |
| Population | 1,352 | 3,400 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Argenton is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Speers Point is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Argenton pulls ahead on schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook, whereas Speers Point is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Speers Point, while Argenton 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.