Overall score
Edensor Park
45.8/100
Horsley Park
37.9/100
Edensor Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Edensor Park
45.8/100
Horsley Park
37.9/100
Crime rate
Edensor Park
24.8 / 1k
Horsley Park
90.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Edensor Park
117
Horsley Park
92
Population
Edensor Park
10,279
Horsley Park
1,790
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 | Edensor Park | Horsley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.8/100 | 37.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.1/100 | 15.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 90.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | — |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 119 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 117 | 92 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 18 |
| Green cover | 14.7% | 6.7% |
| Population | 10,279 | 1,790 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Edensor Park reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Horsley Park is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Edensor Park tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Horsley Park stands out for public transport access and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Edensor Park sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Horsley Park.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Edensor Park, while Horsley Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.