Overall score
Aspendale Gardens
62.3/100
Patterson Lakes
60.1/100
Aspendale Gardens for families and value; Patterson Lakes for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Aspendale Gardens
62.3/100
Patterson Lakes
60.1/100
Crime rate
Aspendale Gardens
20.6 / 1k
Patterson Lakes
54.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aspendale Gardens
144
Patterson Lakes
190
Population
Aspendale Gardens
6,427
Patterson Lakes
7,793
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 | Aspendale Gardens | Patterson Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.3/100 | 60.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.5/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.6 / 1k | 54.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 29 |
| Walkability | 81.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 144 | 190 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 36 |
| Green cover | 10.8% | 7.7% |
| Population | 6,427 | 7,793 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Aspendale Gardens is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Patterson Lakes is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Aspendale Gardens tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, while Patterson Lakes stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Aspendale Gardens suits retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Patterson Lakes is the stronger match 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.