Overall score
Clifton Creek
33.6/100
Granite Rock
36.4/100
Clifton Creek for schools; Granite Rock for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clifton Creek
33.6/100
Granite Rock
36.4/100
Crime rate
Clifton Creek
22.8 / 1k
Granite Rock
54.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clifton Creek
1
Granite Rock
1
Population
Clifton Creek
252
Granite Rock
261
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 | Clifton Creek | Granite Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.6/100 | 36.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.9/100 | 63.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 54.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 9 |
| Population | 252 | 261 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Clifton Creek reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Granite Rock is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Clifton Creek pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, whereas Granite Rock is the better pick for housing affordability and overall desirability.
Clifton Creek suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Granite Rock is the stronger match for retirees and families.