Overall score
Auchenflower
59.7/100
Petrie Terrace
47.0/100
Auchenflower for retirees and families; Petrie Terrace for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Auchenflower
59.7/100
Petrie Terrace
47.0/100
Crime rate
Auchenflower
40.5 / 1k
Petrie Terrace
340.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Auchenflower
147
Petrie Terrace
61
Population
Auchenflower
6,053
Petrie Terrace
1,168
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 | Auchenflower | Petrie Terrace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.7/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.3/100 | 13.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.5 / 1k | 340.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 19 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 9 |
| Walkability | 65.0/100 | 83.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 147 | 61 |
| Population | 6,053 | 1,168 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Auchenflower reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Petrie Terrace is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Auchenflower tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Petrie Terrace stands out for housing affordability and walkability.
Choose Auchenflower if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Petrie Terrace for investors.