Overall score
Argenton
36.5/100
Speers Point
45.7/100
Speers Point for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Argenton
36.5/100
Speers Point
45.7/100
Crime rate
Argenton
91.0 / 1k
Speers Point
90.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Argenton
38
Speers Point
100
Population
Argenton
1,352
Speers Point
3,400
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 | Argenton | Speers Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.5/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.8/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 91.0 / 1k | 90.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 41 |
| Walkability | 40.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 100 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 32 |
| Population | 1,352 | 3,400 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Argenton is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm, while Speers Point is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Argenton sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Speers Point is in a middle-ring position.
Argenton pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Speers Point is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access. Argenton generally means more approachable housing costs, while Speers Point leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Speers Point, while Argenton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.