Overall score
Cliftleigh
39.6/100
Heddon Greta
41.9/100
Cliftleigh vs Heddon Greta, NSW suburb comparison
Cliftleigh for families; Heddon Greta for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CliftleighHeddon Greta
Crime rate
Cliftleigh
46.2 / 1k
Heddon Greta
46.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cliftleigh
14
Heddon Greta
32
Population
Cliftleigh
2,309
Heddon Greta
2,838
Metric leadCliftleigh 2Heddon Greta 52 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesCliftleigh
- Best for best schoolsHeddon Greta
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cliftleigh | Heddon Greta |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.6/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.9/100 | 74.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.2 / 1k | 46.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 38 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 32 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 29 |
| Population | 2,309 | 2,838 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Cliftleigh reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; Heddon Greta is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel.
Cliftleigh pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Heddon Greta is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
On balance, value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Heddon Greta, while Cliftleigh remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.