Overall score
Cremorne
42.9/100
South Arm
42.2/100
Cremorne for families; South Arm for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cremorne
42.9/100
South Arm
42.2/100
Crime rate
Cremorne
55.5 / 1k
South Arm
55.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cremorne
12
South Arm
20
Population
Cremorne
602
South Arm
963
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 | Cremorne | South Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.9/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.0/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.5 / 1k | 55.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 16 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 20 |
| Green cover | 4.8% | 9.6% |
| Population | 602 | 963 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Put side by side, Cremorne is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and South Arm is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Cremorne sits in a middle-ring position, whereas South Arm is further into the wider countryside.
Cremorne pulls ahead on parks and reserves, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas South Arm is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability. Cremorne generally means more sought-after housing, while South Arm leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Retirees may find Cremorne the better fit, while families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer South Arm.
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.