Overall score
Cashmere
36.6/100
Joyner
46.4/100
Cashmere for retirees; Joyner for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cashmere
36.6/100
Joyner
46.4/100
Crime rate
Cashmere
28.5 / 1k
Joyner
28.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cashmere
0
Joyner
25
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.
Put side by side, Cashmere is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, and Joyner is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm.
On the data, Cashmere is stronger for a larger local community and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Joyner answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Cashmere sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Joyner.
Retirees and households prioritising schools may find Cashmere the better fit, while families and investors are more likely to prefer Joyner.