Overall score
Blair Athol
35.7/100
Englorie Park
30.5/100
Blair Athol for retirees and families; Englorie Park for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Blair Athol
35.7/100
Englorie Park
30.5/100
Crime rate
Blair Athol
123.6 / 1k
Englorie Park
122.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blair Athol
17
Englorie Park
5
Population
Blair Athol
2,725
Englorie Park
361
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 | Blair Athol | Englorie Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.7/100 | 30.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.5/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 123.6 / 1k | 122.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 4 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 1 |
| Population | 2,725 | 361 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Blair Athol is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel, while Englorie Park is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
On the data, Blair Athol is stronger for public transport access and walkability; Englorie Park answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Retirees may find Blair Athol the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Englorie Park.