Overall score
Cannon Valley
39.8/100
Cannonvale
49.3/100
Cannon Valley for retirees and investment; Cannonvale for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cannon Valley
39.8/100
Cannonvale
49.3/100
Crime rate
Cannon Valley
45.1 / 1k
Cannonvale
81.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cannon Valley
6
Cannonvale
126
Population
Cannon Valley
1,131
Cannonvale
6,596
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 | Cannon Valley | Cannonvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.8/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 33.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.1 / 1k | 81.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 6 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 126 |
| Population | 1,131 | 6,596 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Cannon Valley reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Cannonvale is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Cannon Valley tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Cannonvale stands out for parks and reserves and walkability. On housing, Cannon Valley sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Cannonvale.
Retirees and investors may find Cannon Valley the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Cannonvale.