Overall score
Ashmont
36.4/100
Lloyd
43.2/100
Ashmont for retirees and families; Lloyd for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ashmont
36.4/100
Lloyd
43.2/100
Crime rate
Ashmont
119.4 / 1k
Lloyd
119.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashmont
75
Lloyd
18
Population
Ashmont
3,747
Lloyd
1,509
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 | Ashmont | Lloyd |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.4/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.7/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.4 / 1k | 119.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 45 | 10 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 56 |
| Green cover | 10.9% | 9.7% |
| Population | 3,747 | 1,509 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 9/10 |
Ashmont reads as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Lloyd is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Ashmont tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Lloyd stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Ashmont generally means more approachable housing costs, while Lloyd leans toward more sought-after housing.
Ashmont suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Lloyd is the stronger match for retirees and 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.