Overall score
Centennial Park
51.0/100
Spencer Park
56.1/100
Centennial Park for investment; Spencer Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Centennial Park
51.0/100
Spencer Park
56.1/100
Crime rate
Centennial Park
4855.4 / 1k
Spencer Park
970.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Centennial Park
66
Spencer Park
21
Population
Centennial Park
689
Spencer Park
3,445
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 | Centennial Park | Spencer Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.0/100 | 56.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.8/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 4855.4 / 1k | 970.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 13 |
| Walkability | 77.5/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 66 | 21 |
| Population | 689 | 3,445 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Centennial Park reads as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Spencer Park is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Centennial Park pulls ahead on housing affordability and walkability, whereas Spencer Park is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and overall desirability.
Choose Centennial Park if you are weighing families and investors; lean toward Spencer Park for retirees.