Overall score
Guildford
50.2/100
Hazelmere
35.6/100
Guildford for retirees and value; Hazelmere for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Guildford
50.2/100
Hazelmere
35.6/100
Crime rate
Guildford
4565.6 / 1k
Hazelmere
7872.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Guildford
70
Hazelmere
7
Population
Guildford
2,040
Hazelmere
935
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 | Guildford | Hazelmere |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.2/100 | 35.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.8/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 4565.6 / 1k | 7872.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 17 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 27.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 70 | 7 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Population | 2,040 | 935 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Guildford reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; Hazelmere is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
On the data, Guildford is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Hazelmere answers with improving crime trends and a mature, settled community.
Choose Guildford if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Hazelmere for investors.