Overall score
Falcon
42.8/100
Halls Head
48.8/100
Falcon for families; Halls Head for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Falcon
42.8/100
Halls Head
48.8/100
Crime rate
Falcon
2533.0 / 1k
Halls Head
957.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Falcon
54
Halls Head
86
Population
Falcon
5,531
Halls Head
14,474
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 | Falcon | Halls Head |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.8/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.4/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 2533.0 / 1k | 957.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 86 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 54 | 86 |
| Population | 5,531 | 14,474 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Falcon reads as a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Halls Head is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone.
Falcon pulls ahead on overall desirability, whereas Halls Head is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Falcon sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Halls Head.
Choose Falcon if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Halls Head for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.