Overall score
Eglinton
44.6/100
Peel
29.3/100
Eglinton for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Eglinton
44.6/100
Peel
29.3/100
Crime rate
Eglinton
94.5 / 1k
Peel
94.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eglinton
16
Peel
3
Population
Eglinton
3,012
Peel
256
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.
Eglinton is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Peel is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Eglinton tends to lead on housing affordability and public transport access, while Peel stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Eglinton sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Peel.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Eglinton, while Peel remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.