Overall score
Erskine Park
62.2/100
St Clair
75.0/100
Erskine Park for retirees; St Clair for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Erskine Park
62.2/100
St Clair
75.0/100
Crime rate
Erskine Park
29.9 / 1k
St Clair
29.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Erskine Park
147
St Clair
431
Population
Erskine Park
6,486
St Clair
19,942
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 | Erskine Park | St Clair |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.2/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.9/100 | 52.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.9 / 1k | 29.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 88 | 156 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 147 | 431 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 18 |
| Population | 6,486 | 19,942 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Erskine Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while St Clair is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Erskine Park tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while St Clair stands out for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
Choose Erskine Park if you are weighing retirees; lean toward St Clair for families and value-focused buyers.