Overall score
Clemton Park
37.7/100
Croydon Park
62.8/100
Clemton Park for families and schools; Croydon Park for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clemton Park
37.7/100
Croydon Park
62.8/100
Crime rate
Clemton Park
23.8 / 1k
Croydon Park
27.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clemton Park
9
Croydon Park
232
Population
Clemton Park
1,676
Croydon Park
10,929
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 | Clemton Park | Croydon Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.7/100 | 62.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.1/100 | 23.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.8 / 1k | 27.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 73 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 86.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 232 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 24 |
| Population | 1,676 | 10,929 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Clemton Park reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; Croydon Park is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Clemton Park pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Croydon Park is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Croydon Park, while Clemton Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.