Overall score
Floraville
31.6/100
Jewells
42.4/100
Floraville for families and schools; Jewells for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Floraville
31.6/100
Jewells
42.4/100
Crime rate
Floraville
88.0 / 1k
Jewells
88.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Floraville
18
Jewells
41
Population
Floraville
1,814
Jewells
2,452
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 | Floraville | Jewells |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.6/100 | 42.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.7/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 88.0 / 1k | 88.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 31 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 41 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 8 |
| Population | 1,814 | 2,452 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Floraville is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Jewells is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm. Floraville sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Jewells is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Floraville is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Jewells answers with public transport access and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Jewells, while Floraville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.