Overall score
Claude Road
38.8/100
Sheffield
47.9/100
Sheffield for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Claude Road
38.8/100
Sheffield
47.9/100
Crime rate
Claude Road
54.0 / 1k
Sheffield
54.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Claude Road
11
Sheffield
71
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 | 38.8/100 | 47.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.2/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 54.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 71 |
| Green cover | 1.8% | 2.2% |
| 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 walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Claude Road suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Sheffield is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.