Overall score
Haddon
44.7/100
Ross Creek
40.3/100
Haddon vs Ross Creek, VIC suburb comparison
Haddon for value and schools; Ross Creek for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HaddonRoss Creek
Crime rate
Haddon
25.2 / 1k
Ross Creek
28.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Haddon
0
Ross Creek
0
Population
Haddon
1,276
Ross Creek
1,221
Metric leadHaddon 7Ross Creek 12 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRoss Creek
- Best for familiesRoss Creek
- Best for best valueHaddon
- Best for best schoolsHaddon
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 | Ross Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 40.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.2 / 1k | 28.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 1 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 33 |
| Population | 1,276 | 1,221 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Haddon is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Ross Creek is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Haddon is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; Ross Creek answers with a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Haddon suits value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Ross Creek is the stronger match for retirees and families.