Overall score
Felixstow
48.0/100
Joslin
46.8/100
Felixstow for retirees and families; Joslin for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Felixstow
48.0/100
Joslin
46.8/100
Crime rate
Felixstow
34.5 / 1k
Joslin
26.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Felixstow
106
Joslin
20
Population
Felixstow
2,477
Joslin
1,243
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 | Felixstow | Joslin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.0/100 | 46.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.9/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.5 / 1k | 26.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 4 |
| Walkability | 35.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 106 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 30 | 16 |
| Green cover | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Population | 2,477 | 1,243 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Felixstow reads as a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by; Joslin is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
On the data, Felixstow is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; Joslin answers with a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Felixstow if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Joslin for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.