Overall score
Eveleigh
62.6/100
Haymarket
54.0/100
Eveleigh vs Haymarket, NSW Suburb Comparison
Eveleigh for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EveleighHaymarket
Crime rate
Eveleigh
87.9 / 1k
Haymarket
450.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eveleigh
247
Haymarket
798
Population
Eveleigh
606
Haymarket
8,305
Metric leadEveleigh 6Haymarket 52 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Eveleigh | Haymarket |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.6/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.8/100 | 41.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.9 / 1k | 450.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 26 | 26 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 128 |
| Walkability | 85.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 247 | 798 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 44 |
| Green cover | 5.7% | 5.5% |
| Population | 606 | 8,305 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Eveleigh is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Haymarket is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Eveleigh pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Haymarket is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Investors may find Eveleigh the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Haymarket.
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.