Overall score
Haddon
44.7/100
Scarsdale
31.6/100
Haddon vs Scarsdale, VIC suburb comparison
Haddon for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HaddonScarsdale
Crime rate
Haddon
25.2 / 1k
Scarsdale
20.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Haddon
0
Scarsdale
13
Population
Haddon
1,276
Scarsdale
855
Metric leadHaddon 7Scarsdale 3across 10 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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Haddon is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Scarsdale is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Haddon is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Scarsdale answers with 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 and families are more likely to prefer Haddon, while Scarsdale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.