Overall score
Collingwood Heights
44.2/100
Spencer Park
55.0/100
Collingwood Heights for families; Spencer Park for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Collingwood Heights
44.2/100
Spencer Park
55.0/100
Crime rate
Collingwood Heights
51.5 / 1k
Spencer Park
51.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Collingwood Heights
9
Spencer Park
34
Population
Collingwood Heights
694
Spencer Park
3,445
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 | Collingwood Heights | Spencer Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.2/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.0/100 | 67.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.5 / 1k | 51.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 13 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 34 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Population | 694 | 3,445 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Collingwood Heights is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Spencer Park is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace. Collingwood Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Spencer Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Collingwood Heights tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Spencer Park stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Retirees may find Collingwood Heights the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Spencer Park.
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.