Overall score
Haberfield
70.6/100
Petersham
60.5/100
Haberfield vs Petersham, NSW Suburb Comparison
Haberfield for retirees and families; Petersham for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HaberfieldPetersham
Crime rate
Haberfield
27.8 / 1k
Petersham
54.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Haberfield
318
Petersham
254
Population
Haberfield
6,480
Petersham
8,200
Metric leadHaberfield 7Petersham 33 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 retireesHaberfield
- Best for familiesHaberfield
- Best for investmentPetersham
- Best for best valueHaberfield
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 | Haberfield | Petersham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.6/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.5/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.8 / 1k | 54.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 20 | 30 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 70 | 61 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 318 | 254 |
| Planning activity | 78 | 56 |
| Green cover | 7.6% | 4.3% |
| Population | 6,480 | 8,200 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Haberfield is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Petersham is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Haberfield is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Petersham answers with schools and education options, a calmer planning outlook, and a larger local community.
Haberfield suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Petersham is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.