Overall score
Claremont Meadows
43.6/100
Colyton
43.3/100
Claremont Meadows for retirees and families; Colyton for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Claremont Meadows
43.6/100
Colyton
43.3/100
Crime rate
Claremont Meadows
68.9 / 1k
Colyton
123.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Claremont Meadows
99
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 | 43.6/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 16.1/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.9 / 1k | 123.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 68 | 98 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 99 | 135 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 6 |
| Green cover | 27.0% | 11.3% |
| 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, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Retirees and households prioritising schools may find Claremont Meadows the better fit, while families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Colyton.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.