Overall score
Carina Heights
58.7/100
Carindale
69.3/100
Carindale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Carina Heights
58.7/100
Carindale
69.3/100
Crime rate
Carina Heights
41.4 / 1k
Carindale
41.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carina Heights
102
Carindale
316
Population
Carina Heights
7,103
Carindale
16,535
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 | Carina Heights | Carindale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.7/100 | 69.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.5/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.4 / 1k | 41.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 35 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 85 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 102 | 316 |
| Green cover | 27.9% | 23.9% |
| Population | 7,103 | 16,535 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Carina Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Carindale is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Carina Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Carindale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Carina Heights tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, plus schools and education options, while Carindale stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Carindale, while Carina Heights 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.