Overall score
Cashmere
43.9/100
Joyner
43.0/100
Cashmere for retirees; Joyner for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cashmere
43.9/100
Joyner
43.0/100
Crime rate
Cashmere
48.4 / 1k
Joyner
48.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cashmere
2
Joyner
29
Population
Cashmere
4,970
Joyner
3,600
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 | Cashmere | Joyner |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.9/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.6/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.4 / 1k | 48.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 9 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 29 |
| Green cover | 13.1% | 2.5% |
| Population | 4,970 | 3,600 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Cashmere is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Joyner is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand.
On the data, Cashmere is stronger for a larger local community and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Joyner answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Cashmere sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Joyner.
Retirees may find Cashmere the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Joyner.
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.