Overall score
Concord
69.1/100
Liberty Grove
50.6/100
Concord for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Concord
69.1/100
Liberty Grove
50.6/100
Crime rate
Concord
29.6 / 1k
Liberty Grove
40.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Concord
267
Liberty Grove
17
Population
Concord
14,551
Liberty Grove
2,055
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 | Concord | Liberty Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.1/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.0/100 | 37.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.6 / 1k | 40.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 155 | — |
| Walkability | 71.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 267 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 34 | — |
| Population | 14,551 | 2,055 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Concord is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Liberty Grove is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Concord sits closer to the city centre, whereas Liberty Grove is in a middle-ring position.
Concord pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Liberty Grove is the better pick for housing affordability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Concord, while Liberty Grove remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.