Overall score
Garden Suburb
48.0/100
Highfields
39.5/100
Garden Suburb vs Highfields, NSW suburb comparison
Garden Suburb for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Garden SuburbHighfields
Crime rate
Garden Suburb
86.8 / 1k
Highfields
86.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Garden Suburb
24
Highfields
19
Population
Garden Suburb
1,959
Highfields
936
Metric leadGarden Suburb 6Highfields 13 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGarden Suburb
- Best for familiesGarden Suburb
- Best for best valueGarden Suburb
- Best for best schoolsGarden Suburb
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Garden Suburb | Highfields |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.0/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.7/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.8 / 1k | 86.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 20 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 24 | 19 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 7 |
| Population | 1,959 | 936 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Garden Suburb is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, while Highfields is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
On the data, Garden Suburb is stronger for public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities; Highfields answers with a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Garden Suburb, while Highfields remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.