Overall score
Claude Road
33.1/100
Sheffield
44.8/100
Claude Road for families and investment; Sheffield for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Claude Road
33.1/100
Sheffield
44.8/100
Crime rate
Claude Road
8455.2 / 1k
Sheffield
1450.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Claude Road
10
Sheffield
70
Population
Claude Road
275
Sheffield
1,602
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 | Sheffield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.1/100 | 44.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.1/100 | 64.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 8455.2 / 1k | 1450.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 70 |
| Population | 275 | 1,602 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Claude Road reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Sheffield is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Claude Road tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Sheffield stands out for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Claude Road suits investors more clearly, whereas Sheffield is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.