Overall score
Haddon
53.1/100
Scarsdale
49.4/100
Haddon vs Scarsdale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Haddon for investment and value; Scarsdale for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HaddonScarsdale
Crime rate
Haddon
17.6 / 1k
Scarsdale
22.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Haddon
2
Scarsdale
18
Population
Haddon
1,276
Scarsdale
855
Metric leadHaddon 8Scarsdale 31 tiedacross 12 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 | Scarsdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.1/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.3/100 | 32.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.6 / 1k | 22.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 2 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 29 |
| Green cover | 13.8% | 15.9% |
| Population | 1,276 | 855 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Haddon is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Scarsdale is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Haddon is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; Scarsdale answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities. Haddon generally means more mid-market housing value, while Scarsdale leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Haddon, while Scarsdale 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.