Overall score
Clarendon Vale
30.1/100
Lauderdale
57.9/100
Lauderdale for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clarendon Vale
30.1/100
Lauderdale
57.9/100
Crime rate
Clarendon Vale
55.5 / 1k
Lauderdale
55.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clarendon Vale
38
Lauderdale
174
Population
Clarendon Vale
1,635
Lauderdale
2,592
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 | Lauderdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.1/100 | 57.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.5/100 | 66.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.5 / 1k | 55.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 36 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 174 |
| Green cover | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Population | 1,635 | 2,592 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Clarendon Vale is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and Lauderdale is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Clarendon Vale sits closer to the city centre, whereas Lauderdale is in a middle-ring position.
Clarendon Vale pulls ahead on schools and education options, whereas Lauderdale is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Clarendon Vale sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Lauderdale.
Choose Clarendon Vale if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Lauderdale for retirees, families, and value-focused buyers.
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.