Overall score
Haddon
44.7/100
Smythes Creek
43.4/100
Haddon vs Smythes Creek, VIC suburb comparison
Haddon for retirees and families; Smythes Creek for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HaddonSmythes Creek
Crime rate
Haddon
25.2 / 1k
Smythes Creek
151.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Haddon
0
Smythes Creek
1
Population
Haddon
1,276
Smythes Creek
1,762
Metric leadHaddon 4Smythes Creek 5across 9 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 investmentSmythes Creek
- 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 | Smythes Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 89.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.2 / 1k | 151.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 6 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 38 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile; Smythes Creek answers with public transport access and walkability.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Haddon the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Smythes Creek.