Overall score
Embleton
47.6/100
Noranda
50.2/100
Embleton for retirees and families; Noranda for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Embleton
47.6/100
Noranda
50.2/100
Crime rate
Embleton
47.4 / 1k
Noranda
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Embleton
82
Noranda
76
Population
Embleton
3,600
Noranda
8,002
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 | Embleton | Noranda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 41 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 82 | 76 |
| Green cover | 7.9% | 5.5% |
| Population | 3,600 | 8,002 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Embleton reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Noranda is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Embleton tends to lead on schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Noranda stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Embleton the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Noranda.
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.