Overall score
Claremont Meadows
55.2/100
Orchard Hills
48.0/100
Claremont Meadows for retirees and families; Orchard Hills for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Claremont Meadows
55.2/100
Orchard Hills
48.0/100
Crime rate
Claremont Meadows
68.9 / 1k
Orchard Hills
43.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Claremont Meadows
93
Orchard Hills
3
Population
Claremont Meadows
5,177
Orchard Hills
1,798
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 | Orchard Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.2/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.2/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.9 / 1k | 43.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 68 | 47 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 93 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 61 |
| Population | 5,177 | 1,798 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Claremont Meadows reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Orchard Hills is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Orchard Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Claremont Meadows keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Claremont Meadows is stronger for parks and reserves and public transport access; Orchard Hills answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Claremont Meadows generally means more sought-after housing, while Orchard Hills leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Retirees and families may find Claremont Meadows the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Orchard Hills.