Overall score
Carrick
38.8/100
Hagley
28.7/100
Carrick for investment and value; Hagley for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Carrick
38.8/100
Hagley
28.7/100
Crime rate
Carrick
1606.6 / 1k
Hagley
3282.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carrick
6
Hagley
10
Population
Carrick
721
Hagley
340
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.
Carrick reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Hagley is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Carrick sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Hagley is further into the wider countryside.
Carrick pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Hagley is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities.
Carrick suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Hagley is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.