Overall score
Crabtree
51.4/100
Judbury
45.5/100
Crabtree for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Crabtree
51.4/100
Judbury
45.5/100
Crime rate
Crabtree
4096.2 / 1k
Judbury
3047.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Crabtree
0
Judbury
0
Population
Crabtree
308
Judbury
414
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.
Crabtree reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Judbury is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Crabtree pulls ahead on housing affordability and overall desirability, whereas Judbury is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community. Crabtree generally means more mid-market housing value, while Judbury leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Crabtree, while Judbury remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.