Overall score
Haddon
53.1/100
Linton
46.5/100
Haddon vs Linton, VIC Suburb Comparison
Haddon for families and value; Linton for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HaddonLinton
Crime rate
Haddon
17.6 / 1k
Linton
46.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Haddon
2
Linton
40
Population
Haddon
1,276
Linton
635
Metric leadHaddon 6Linton 43 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Haddon | Linton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.1/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.3/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.6 / 1k | 46.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 2 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 11.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 40 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 5 |
| Green cover | 13.8% | 29.9% |
| Population | 1,276 | 635 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Haddon reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Linton is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Haddon pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas Linton is the better pick for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Haddon sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Linton.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Haddon, while Linton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.