Overall score
Champion Lakes
35.2/100
Haynes
38.7/100
Champion Lakes for families and schools; Haynes for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Champion Lakes
35.2/100
Haynes
38.7/100
Crime rate
Champion Lakes
8697.7 / 1k
Haynes
4374.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Champion Lakes
45
Haynes
17
Population
Champion Lakes
1,355
Haynes
2,417
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 | Haynes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.2/100 | 38.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 8697.7 / 1k | 4374.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 16 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 17 |
| Population | 1,355 | 2,417 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Champion Lakes is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Haynes is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm. Champion Lakes sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Haynes is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Champion Lakes is stronger for parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities; Haynes answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
Champion Lakes suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Haynes is the stronger match for retirees.