Overall score
Champion Lakes
35.2/100
Harrisdale
67.3/100
Harrisdale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Champion Lakes
35.2/100
Harrisdale
67.3/100
Crime rate
Champion Lakes
8697.7 / 1k
Harrisdale
957.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Champion Lakes
45
Harrisdale
284
Population
Champion Lakes
1,355
Harrisdale
11,667
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 | Champion Lakes | Harrisdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.2/100 | 67.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 8697.7 / 1k | 957.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 37 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 284 |
| Population | 1,355 | 11,667 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Champion Lakes reads as an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap; Harrisdale is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Champion Lakes pulls ahead on improving crime trends, whereas Harrisdale is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Harrisdale, while Champion Lakes remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.