Overall score
Everard Park
41.3/100
Malvern
49.5/100
Everard Park for families and investment; Malvern for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Everard Park
41.3/100
Malvern
49.5/100
Crime rate
Everard Park
35.8 / 1k
Malvern
50.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Everard Park
49
Malvern
119
Population
Everard Park
1,071
Malvern
2,713
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 | Everard Park | Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.3/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 9.5/100 | 20.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.8 / 1k | 50.9 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 16 |
| Walkability | 13.0/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 119 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 42 |
| Population | 1,071 | 2,713 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Everard Park reads as a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by; Malvern is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Everard Park is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Malvern answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
Everard Park suits families more clearly, whereas Malvern is the stronger match for retirees and investors.