Overall score
Enmore
56.5/100
Summer Hill
66.8/100
Enmore for schools; Summer Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Enmore
56.5/100
Summer Hill
66.8/100
Crime rate
Enmore
117.7 / 1k
Summer Hill
36.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Enmore
88
Summer Hill
244
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 | 56.5/100 | 66.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.4/100 | 53.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 117.7 / 1k | 36.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 28 | 24 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 46 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 88 | 244 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 34 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| 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, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Summer Hill is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Investors and households prioritising schools may find Enmore the better fit, while retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Summer Hill.
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.