Overall score
Elliott
41.5/100
Somerset
45.6/100
Somerset for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Elliott
41.5/100
Somerset
45.6/100
Crime rate
Elliott
50.0 / 1k
Somerset
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elliott
0
Somerset
10
Population
Elliott
355
Somerset
4,067
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 | Elliott | Somerset |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.5/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.9/100 | 80.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | — | 35 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 10 |
| Green cover | 22.6% | 24.0% |
| Population | 355 | 4,067 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Elliott reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Somerset is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace.
Elliott tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Somerset stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Elliott suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Somerset is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.