Overall score
Arundel
46.0/100
Labrador
49.9/100
Arundel for families and value; Labrador for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Arundel
46.0/100
Labrador
49.9/100
Crime rate
Arundel
66.6 / 1k
Labrador
142.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arundel
60
Labrador
372
Population
Arundel
11,171
Labrador
18,643
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 | Arundel | Labrador |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.0/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.2/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.6 / 1k | 142.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 24 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 72 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 60 | 372 |
| Green cover | 13.6% | 13.0% |
| Population | 11,171 | 18,643 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Arundel is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Labrador is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Arundel is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Labrador answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Arundel if you are weighing retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Labrador for households prioritising schools.
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.