Overall score
Clarendon Vale
43.1/100
Howrah
72.4/100
Howrah for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clarendon Vale
43.1/100
Howrah
72.4/100
Crime rate
Clarendon Vale
2025.2 / 1k
Howrah
330.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clarendon Vale
34
Howrah
304
Population
Clarendon Vale
1,635
Howrah
9,545
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 | Clarendon Vale | Howrah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.1/100 | 72.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 2025.2 / 1k | 330.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 71 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 304 |
| Population | 1,635 | 9,545 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Clarendon Vale reads as a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible; Howrah is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks. Howrah sits among greener hillside streets, while Clarendon Vale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Clarendon Vale is stronger for relatively affordable housing; Howrah answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Clarendon Vale sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Howrah.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Howrah, while Clarendon Vale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.