Overall score
Colebee
60.5/100
Quakers Hill
72.8/100
Colebee for investment; Quakers Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Colebee
60.5/100
Quakers Hill
72.8/100
Crime rate
Colebee
42.7 / 1k
Quakers Hill
25.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Colebee
173
Quakers Hill
210
Population
Colebee
4,914
Quakers Hill
27,893
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 | Colebee | Quakers Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.5/100 | 72.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.7 / 1k | 25.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 254 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 173 | 210 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 27 |
| Population | 4,914 | 27,893 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Colebee is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Quakers Hill is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Colebee pulls ahead on housing affordability and walkability, whereas Quakers Hill is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Colebee suits investors more clearly, whereas Quakers Hill is the stronger match for retirees and families.