Overall score
Arncliffe
55.7/100
Mascot
46.4/100
Arncliffe for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Arncliffe
55.7/100
Mascot
46.4/100
Crime rate
Arncliffe
55.7 / 1k
Mascot
58.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arncliffe
228
Mascot
465
Population
Arncliffe
12,023
Mascot
21,591
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 | Arncliffe | Mascot |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.7/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.0/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.7 / 1k | 58.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 22 |
| Public transport stops | 67 | 136 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 228 | 465 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 69 |
| Green cover | 6.2% | 1.6% |
| Population | 12,023 | 21,591 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Arncliffe reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Mascot is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Arncliffe is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Mascot answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Arncliffe if you are weighing retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Mascot for investors.
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.