Overall score
Claremont Meadows
55.2/100
Colyton
61.8/100
Claremont Meadows for retirees and schools; Colyton for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Claremont Meadows
55.2/100
Colyton
61.8/100
Crime rate
Claremont Meadows
68.9 / 1k
Colyton
123.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Claremont Meadows
93
Colyton
135
Population
Claremont Meadows
5,177
Colyton
8,770
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 | Claremont Meadows | Colyton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.2/100 | 61.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.2/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.9 / 1k | 123.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 68 | 98 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 93 | 135 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 6 |
| Population | 5,177 | 8,770 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 2/10 |
Claremont Meadows reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Colyton is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Claremont Meadows is stronger for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Colyton answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves. On housing, Claremont Meadows sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Colyton.
Retirees and households prioritising schools may find Claremont Meadows the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Colyton.