Overall score
Evatt
64.0/100
Nicholls
54.2/100
Evatt for retirees and investment; Nicholls for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Evatt
64.0/100
Nicholls
54.2/100
Crime rate
Evatt
10.4 / 1k
Nicholls
17.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Evatt
128
Nicholls
189
Population
Evatt
5,531
Nicholls
6,680
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 | Evatt | Nicholls |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.0/100 | 54.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.1/100 | 53.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.4 / 1k | 17.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 128 | 189 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 1 |
| Green cover | 16.8% | 14.4% |
| Population | 5,531 | 6,680 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Evatt reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Nicholls is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Evatt sits closer to the city centre, whereas Nicholls is in a middle-ring position.
Evatt tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability, while Nicholls stands out for nearby cafés and amenities, a calmer planning outlook, and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Evatt, while Nicholls 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.