Overall score
Fyansford
43.4/100
Hamlyn Heights
56.5/100
Fyansford for schools; Hamlyn Heights for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Fyansford
43.4/100
Hamlyn Heights
56.5/100
Crime rate
Fyansford
74.8 / 1k
Hamlyn Heights
32.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fyansford
4
Hamlyn Heights
185
Population
Fyansford
1,206
Hamlyn Heights
6,518
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 | Fyansford | Hamlyn Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.4/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.0/100 | 77.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 74.8 / 1k | 32.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 33 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 185 |
| Planning activity | 30 | 58 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Population | 1,206 | 6,518 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Fyansford reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Hamlyn Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Hamlyn Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Fyansford keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Fyansford is stronger for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Hamlyn Heights answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. Fyansford generally means more sought-after housing, while Hamlyn Heights leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hamlyn Heights, while Fyansford 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.