Overall score
Cherry Gardens
46.3/100
Coromandel Valley
55.9/100
Cherry Gardens for families and investment; Coromandel Valley for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cherry Gardens
46.3/100
Coromandel Valley
55.9/100
Crime rate
Cherry Gardens
10.3 / 1k
Coromandel Valley
8.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cherry Gardens
1
Coromandel Valley
104
Population
Cherry Gardens
633
Coromandel Valley
4,380
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 | Cherry Gardens | Coromandel Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.3/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.3 / 1k | 8.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 31 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 104 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 31 |
| Population | 633 | 4,380 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Cherry Gardens is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Coromandel Valley is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Cherry Gardens sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Coromandel Valley is in a middle-ring position.
Cherry Gardens tends to lead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, while Coromandel Valley stands out for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
Choose Cherry Gardens if you are weighing families and value-focused buyers; lean toward Coromandel Valley for investors and households prioritising schools.