Overall score
Delacombe
42.5/100
Redan
45.9/100
Delacombe for value; Redan for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Delacombe
42.5/100
Redan
45.9/100
Crime rate
Delacombe
86.4 / 1k
Redan
157.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Delacombe
208
Redan
159
Population
Delacombe
5,408
Redan
3,000
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 | Delacombe | Redan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.5/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.5/100 | 70.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.4 / 1k | 157.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 26 |
| Walkability | 72.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 208 | 159 |
| Planning activity | 74 | 35 |
| Green cover | 2.6% | 22.3% |
| Population | 5,408 | 3,000 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Delacombe reads as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Redan is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Delacombe tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Redan stands out for schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Delacombe the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Redan.
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.