Overall score
Boston
43.8/100
Duck Ponds
29.9/100
Boston vs Duck Ponds, SA suburb comparison
Boston for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BostonDuck Ponds
Crime rate
Boston
4.9 / 1k
Duck Ponds
50.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boston
0
Duck Ponds
0
Population
Boston
1,169
Duck Ponds
284
Metric leadBoston 5Duck Ponds 12 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Boston | Duck Ponds |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.8/100 | 29.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.7/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 4.9 / 1k | 50.2 / 1k |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 10 |
| Population | 1,169 | 284 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Boston is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, and Duck Ponds is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Boston leans into coastal living, while Duck Ponds feels more inland and suburban in character.
Boston tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Duck Ponds stands out for a calmer planning outlook. Boston generally means more mid-market housing value, while Duck Ponds leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Boston, while Duck Ponds remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.