Overall score
Auldana
53.4/100
Erindale
52.7/100
Auldana for retirees and families.
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Head to head
Overall score
Auldana
53.4/100
Erindale
52.7/100
Crime rate
Auldana
11.5 / 1k
Erindale
19.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Auldana
7
Erindale
26
Population
Auldana
629
Erindale
1,172
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 | Auldana | Erindale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.4/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.8/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.5 / 1k | 19.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 6 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 26 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 22 |
| Green cover | 7.2% | 0.5% |
| Population | 629 | 1,172 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Auldana is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Erindale is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Auldana tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space, while Erindale stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community.
Choose Auldana if you are weighing families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Erindale for retirees.
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.