Overall score
Eagle Vale
60.1/100
Raby
54.2/100
Eagle Vale for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Eagle Vale
60.1/100
Raby
54.2/100
Crime rate
Eagle Vale
34.2 / 1k
Raby
56.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eagle Vale
58
Raby
53
Population
Eagle Vale
5,789
Raby
5,943
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 | Eagle Vale | Raby |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.1/100 | 54.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.7/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.2 / 1k | 56.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 62 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 58 | 53 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 5 |
| Population | 5,789 | 5,943 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Eagle Vale is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Raby is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Eagle Vale tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Raby stands out for parks and reserves and a larger local community. Eagle Vale generally means more approachable housing costs, while Raby leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Raby, while Eagle Vale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.