Overall score
Haddon
53.1/100
Smythes Creek
40.4/100
Haddon vs Smythes Creek, VIC Suburb Comparison
Haddon for retirees and families; Smythes Creek for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HaddonSmythes Creek
Crime rate
Haddon
17.6 / 1k
Smythes Creek
165.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Haddon
2
Smythes Creek
2
Population
Haddon
1,276
Smythes Creek
1,762
Metric leadHaddon 5Smythes Creek 42 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHaddon
- Best for familiesHaddon
- Best for investmentHaddon
- Best for best schoolsSmythes Creek
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 | Smythes Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.1/100 | 40.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.3/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.6 / 1k | 165.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 6 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 38 |
| Green cover | 13.8% | 5.4% |
| Population | 1,276 | 1,762 |
| 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 Smythes Creek is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Haddon is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability; Smythes Creek answers with public transport access, walkability, and a larger local community. On housing, Haddon sits in a well priced band, compared with a gently premium feel in Smythes Creek.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Haddon the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Smythes Creek.
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.