Overall score
Eyre
22.3/100
Waterloo Corner
16.9/100
Eyre for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Eyre
22.3/100
Waterloo Corner
16.9/100
Crime rate
Eyre
97.8 / 1k
Waterloo Corner
60.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eyre
43
Waterloo Corner
10
Population
Eyre
1,113
Waterloo Corner
1,103
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 | Eyre | Waterloo Corner |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 22.3/100 | 16.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.6/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 97.8 / 1k | 60.9 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 7 |
| Walkability | 12.5/100 | 10.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 83 | 17 |
| Green cover | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,113 | 1,103 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Eyre is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Waterloo Corner is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible. Eyre sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Waterloo Corner is further out with more breathing room.
Eyre tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Waterloo Corner stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. Eyre generally means more sought-after housing, while Waterloo Corner leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Eyre if you are weighing investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Waterloo Corner for families.
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.