Enfield vs Scarsdale, VIC suburb comparison

Enfield for investment and value; Scarsdale for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

EnfieldScarsdale

Overall score

Enfield

31.6/100

Scarsdale

31.6/100

Crime rate

Enfield

28.1 / 1k

Scarsdale

20.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Enfield

6

Scarsdale

13

Population

Enfield

574

Scarsdale

855

Metric leadEnfield 4Scarsdale 32 tiedacross 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryEnfieldScarsdale
Overall score31.6/10031.6/100
Housing (desirability)73.3/10035.2/100
Crime rate28.1 / 1k20.0 / 1k
Parks & reserves2
Public transport stops22
Walkability5.0/1003.0/100
Nearby amenities613
Planning activity1729
Population574855
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/103/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Enfield is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Scarsdale is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.

Enfield pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Scarsdale is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and a larger local community. On housing, Enfield sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Scarsdale.

Investors and value-focused buyers may find Enfield the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Scarsdale.

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