Overall score
Coningham
25.4/100
Lower Snug
27.2/100
Coningham for retirees; Lower Snug for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Coningham
25.4/100
Lower Snug
27.2/100
Crime rate
Coningham
4231.9 / 1k
Lower Snug
2989.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coningham
7
Lower Snug
6
Population
Coningham
328
Lower Snug
460
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 | Coningham | Lower Snug |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.4/100 | 27.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.2/100 | 5.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 4231.9 / 1k | 2989.4 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | — | 6 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 6 |
| Population | 328 | 460 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Coningham is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, and Lower Snug is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
On the data, Coningham is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Lower Snug answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Coningham sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Lower Snug.
Retirees may find Coningham the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Lower Snug.