Overall score
Carina Heights
57.8/100
Holland Park
66.9/100
Holland Park for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Carina Heights
57.8/100
Holland Park
66.9/100
Crime rate
Carina Heights
24.6 / 1k
Holland Park
26.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carina Heights
98
Holland Park
146
Population
Carina Heights
7,103
Holland Park
8,671
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 | Holland Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.8/100 | 66.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.6 / 1k | 26.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 48 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 98 | 146 |
| Population | 7,103 | 8,671 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Carina Heights reads as a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace; Holland Park is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Carina Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Holland Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Carina Heights is stronger for a quieter safety profile; Holland Park answers with parks and reserves and public transport access.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Holland Park, while Carina Heights remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.