Overall score
Erskineville
59.2/100
Redfern
54.4/100
Erskineville vs Redfern, NSW Suburb Comparison
Erskineville for retirees and families; Redfern for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ErskinevilleRedfern
Crime rate
Erskineville
43.1 / 1k
Redfern
235.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Erskineville
209
Redfern
493
Population
Erskineville
9,657
Redfern
13,072
Metric leadErskineville 4Redfern 63 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesErskineville
- Best for familiesErskineville
- Best for best valueErskineville
- Best for best schoolsRedfern
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.
| Category | Erskineville | Redfern |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.2/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.5/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 235.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 19 | 22 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 73 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 209 | 493 |
| Planning activity | 53 | 61 |
| Green cover | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| Population | 9,657 | 13,072 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Erskineville is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Redfern is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Erskineville tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Redfern stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Redfern, while Erskineville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.