Overall score
Fyansford
37.0/100
Herne Hill
59.1/100
Fyansford for retirees; Herne Hill for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Fyansford
37.0/100
Herne Hill
59.1/100
Crime rate
Fyansford
70.1 / 1k
Herne Hill
35.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fyansford
0
Herne Hill
137
Population
Fyansford
1,206
Herne Hill
3,507
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 | Herne Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.0/100 | 59.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.2/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.1 / 1k | 35.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 17 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 137 |
| Planning activity | 30 | 26 |
| Population | 1,206 | 3,507 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Fyansford is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, and Herne Hill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Fyansford sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Herne Hill is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Fyansford is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Herne Hill answers with parks and reserves and public transport access. Fyansford generally means more sought-after housing, while Herne Hill leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Choose Fyansford if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Herne Hill for investors and value-focused buyers.