Overall score
Claude Road
33.1/100
Railton
37.6/100
Railton for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Claude Road
33.1/100
Railton
37.6/100
Crime rate
Claude Road
8455.2 / 1k
Railton
2154.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Claude Road
10
Railton
1
Population
Claude Road
275
Railton
1,079
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 | Claude Road | Railton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.1/100 | 37.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.1/100 | 79.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 8455.2 / 1k | 2154.7 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 1 |
| Population | 275 | 1,079 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Claude Road is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Railton is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Claude Road is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Railton answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Railton, while Claude Road remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.