Overall score
Flynn
54.9/100
Macgregor
45.4/100
Flynn for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Flynn
54.9/100
Macgregor
45.4/100
Crime rate
Flynn
5.2 / 1k
Macgregor
13.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Flynn
65
Macgregor
96
Population
Flynn
3,671
Macgregor
7,049
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 | Flynn | Macgregor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.9/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.4/100 | 59.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 5.2 / 1k | 13.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 65 | 96 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 3 |
| Green cover | 13.1% | 9.5% |
| Population | 3,671 | 7,049 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Flynn is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Macgregor is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Flynn tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and overall desirability, while Macgregor stands out for nearby cafés and amenities, a calmer planning outlook, and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Flynn, while Macgregor remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.