Overall score
Banks
51.3/100
Calwell
47.6/100
Banks for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Banks
51.3/100
Calwell
47.6/100
Crime rate
Banks
9.4 / 1k
Calwell
20.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Banks
48
Calwell
88
Population
Banks
5,100
Calwell
5,730
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 | Banks | Calwell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.3/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.0/100 | 57.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.4 / 1k | 20.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 88 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 4 |
| Green cover | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Population | 5,100 | 5,730 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Banks reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Calwell is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Banks pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Calwell is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability. Banks generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Calwell leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Banks, while Calwell remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.