Overall score
Enmore
48.4/100
Summer Hill
65.8/100
Enmore for investment and schools; Summer Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Enmore
48.4/100
Summer Hill
65.8/100
Crime rate
Enmore
117.7 / 1k
Summer Hill
36.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Enmore
82
Summer Hill
231
Population
Enmore
3,871
Summer Hill
7,288
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 | Enmore | Summer Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.4/100 | 65.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.9/100 | 14.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 117.7 / 1k | 36.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 28 | 24 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 46 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 82 | 231 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 32 |
| Population | 3,871 | 7,288 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Enmore is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Summer Hill is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Enmore pulls ahead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Summer Hill is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Investors may find Enmore the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Summer Hill.