Overall score
Ellalong
28.9/100
Paxton
37.2/100
Paxton for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ellalong
28.9/100
Paxton
37.2/100
Crime rate
Ellalong
96.7 / 1k
Paxton
96.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ellalong
3
Paxton
14
Population
Ellalong
1,351
Paxton
1,215
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 | Ellalong | Paxton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.9/100 | 37.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.2/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.7 / 1k | 96.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 14 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 14 |
| Green cover | 5.4% | 9.0% |
| Population | 1,351 | 1,215 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Ellalong is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Paxton is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Ellalong tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook, while Paxton stands out for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Paxton, while Ellalong 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.