Overall score
Cedar Creek
59.9/100
Highvale
57.5/100
Cedar Creek on overall score and parks; Highvale on crime and walkability.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cedar Creek
59.9/100
Highvale
57.5/100
Crime rate
Cedar Creek
7.9 / 1k
Highvale
7.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cedar Creek
1
Highvale
36
Population
Cedar Creek
831
Highvale
1,979
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
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 | Cedar Creek | Highvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.9/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.9 / 1k | 7.6 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 5 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 36 |
| Population | 831 | 1,979 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Cedar Creek reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Highvale is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Highvale sits among greener hillside streets, while Cedar Creek keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Cedar Creek is stronger for parks and reserves and overall desirability; Highvale answers with a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Neither suburb has a sharp audience split here. The better choice between Cedar Creek and Highvale comes down to which lifestyle trade-offs matter most to you.