Overall score
Craigburn Farm
49.0/100
Eden Hills
49.0/100
Craigburn Farm for retirees and families; Eden Hills for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Craigburn Farm
49.0/100
Eden Hills
49.0/100
Crime rate
Craigburn Farm
10.1 / 1k
Eden Hills
24.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Craigburn Farm
30
Eden Hills
77
Population
Craigburn Farm
3,099
Eden Hills
3,020
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 | Craigburn Farm | Eden Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.2/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.1 / 1k | 24.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 20 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 77 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 39 |
| Population | 3,099 | 3,020 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Craigburn Farm is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm, while Eden Hills is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Eden Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Craigburn Farm keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Craigburn Farm is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Eden Hills answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
Craigburn Farm suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Eden Hills is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.