Overall score
Greenacre
46.9/100
Potts Hill
44.2/100
Greenacre vs Potts Hill, NSW Suburb Comparison
Greenacre for retirees and schools; Potts Hill for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GreenacrePotts Hill
Crime rate
Greenacre
54.4 / 1k
Potts Hill
47.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Greenacre
378
Potts Hill
57
Population
Greenacre
26,314
Potts Hill
1,454
Metric leadGreenacre 7Potts Hill 51 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGreenacre
- Best for familiesPotts Hill
- Best for investmentPotts Hill
- Best for best valuePotts Hill
- Best for best schoolsGreenacre
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 | Greenacre | Potts Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.9/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.2/100 | 25.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.4 / 1k | 47.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 22 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 300 | 5 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 378 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 47 | 1 |
| Green cover | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| Population | 26,314 | 1,454 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Greenacre is a lively metro larger suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Potts Hill is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Greenacre tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Potts Hill stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Greenacre the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Potts 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.