Overall score
Cudlee Creek
41.3/100
Inglewood
40.8/100
Cudlee Creek for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cudlee Creek
41.3/100
Inglewood
40.8/100
Crime rate
Cudlee Creek
19.7 / 1k
Inglewood
14.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cudlee Creek
2
Inglewood
0
Population
Cudlee Creek
425
Inglewood
378
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 | Cudlee Creek | Inglewood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.3/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.6/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.7 / 1k | 14.7 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 6 |
| Population | 425 | 378 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Cudlee Creek is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Inglewood is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
On the data, Cudlee Creek is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities and overall desirability; Inglewood answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families are more likely to prefer Cudlee Creek, while Inglewood remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.