Overall score
Grantham Farm
42.1/100
Rouse Hill
62.3/100
Grantham Farm for investment and value; Rouse Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Grantham Farm
42.1/100
Rouse Hill
62.3/100
Crime rate
Grantham Farm
39.7 / 1k
Rouse Hill
22.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Grantham Farm
30
Rouse Hill
328
Population
Grantham Farm
3,669
Rouse Hill
11,349
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 | Grantham Farm | Rouse Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.1/100 | 62.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.6/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.7 / 1k | 22.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 241 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 328 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 95 |
| Green cover | 4.6% | 13.9% |
| Population | 3,669 | 11,349 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Grantham Farm reads as a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Rouse Hill is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Grantham Farm sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Rouse Hill is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Grantham Farm is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook; Rouse Hill answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
Investors may find Grantham Farm the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Rouse Hill.
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.