Overall score
Evanston Gardens
35.6/100
Evanston Park
45.8/100
Evanston Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Evanston Gardens
35.6/100
Evanston Park
45.8/100
Crime rate
Evanston Gardens
74.8 / 1k
Evanston Park
27.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Evanston Gardens
39
Evanston Park
25
Population
Evanston Gardens
2,347
Evanston Park
4,228
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 | Evanston Gardens | Evanston Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.2/100 | 81.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 74.8 / 1k | 27.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 13 |
| Walkability | 16.5/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 39 | 25 |
| Planning activity | 56 | 36 |
| Population | 2,347 | 4,228 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Evanston Gardens is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, while Evanston Park is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city.
Evanston Gardens tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, while Evanston Park stands out for a quieter safety profile and public transport access. On housing, Evanston Gardens sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Evanston Park.
Choose Evanston Gardens if you are weighing investors; lean toward Evanston Park for retirees and families.