Overall score
Casey
61.6/100
Nicholls
54.2/100
Casey for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Casey
61.6/100
Nicholls
54.2/100
Crime rate
Casey
9.5 / 1k
Nicholls
17.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Casey
123
Nicholls
189
Population
Casey
6,471
Nicholls
6,680
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 | Casey | Nicholls |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 54.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.6/100 | 53.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.5 / 1k | 17.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 56.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 123 | 189 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 1 |
| Green cover | 22.9% | 14.4% |
| Population | 6,471 | 6,680 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Casey reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Nicholls is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Casey pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Nicholls is the better pick for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Casey suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Nicholls is the stronger match for investors.
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.