Overall score
Falcon
42.8/100
Herron
19.2/100
Falcon for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Falcon
42.8/100
Herron
19.2/100
Crime rate
Falcon
2533.0 / 1k
Herron
28344.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Falcon
54
Herron
0
Population
Falcon
5,531
Herron
438
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.
Falcon reads as a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Herron is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Falcon leans into coastal living, while Herron feels more inland and suburban in character.
Falcon tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Herron stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage. Falcon generally means more approachable housing costs, while Herron leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Falcon, while Herron remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.