Overall score
Frewville
46.6/100
Hazelwood Park
57.0/100
Frewville for investment; Hazelwood Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Frewville
46.6/100
Hazelwood Park
57.0/100
Crime rate
Frewville
78.0 / 1k
Hazelwood Park
15.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Frewville
58
Hazelwood Park
85
Population
Frewville
896
Hazelwood Park
1,953
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 | Frewville | Hazelwood Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.6/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 17.9/100 | 29.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.0 / 1k | 15.4 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 13 |
| Walkability | 56.5/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 58 | 85 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 18 |
| Population | 896 | 1,953 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Frewville is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Hazelwood Park is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Frewville is stronger for walkability and a calmer planning outlook; Hazelwood Park answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Hazelwood Park, while Frewville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.