Overall score
Elermore Vale
50.1/100
Rankin Park
51.4/100
Elermore Vale vs Rankin Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Elermore Vale for retirees; Rankin Park for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Elermore ValeRankin Park
Crime rate
Elermore Vale
59.7 / 1k
Rankin Park
59.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elermore Vale
106
Rankin Park
25
Population
Elermore Vale
6,057
Rankin Park
2,547
Metric leadElermore Vale 8Rankin Park 41 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesElermore Vale
- Best for investmentRankin Park
- Best for best schoolsRankin Park
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Elermore Vale | Rankin Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.1/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.2/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 148 | 40 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 106 | 25 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 16 |
| Green cover | 44.9% | 28.9% |
| Population | 6,057 | 2,547 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Elermore Vale is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Rankin Park is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Elermore Vale sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Rankin Park is further out with more breathing room.
Elermore Vale tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Rankin Park stands out for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Rankin Park, while Elermore Vale 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.