Overall score
Haddon
53.1/100
Smythesdale
56.7/100
Haddon vs Smythesdale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Haddon for investment and schools; Smythesdale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HaddonSmythesdale
Crime rate
Haddon
17.6 / 1k
Smythesdale
47.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Haddon
2
Smythesdale
77
Population
Haddon
1,276
Smythesdale
1,189
Metric leadHaddon 5Smythesdale 53 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSmythesdale
- Best for familiesSmythesdale
- Best for investmentHaddon
- 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 | Smythesdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.1/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.3/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.6 / 1k | 47.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 4 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 77 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 24 |
| Green cover | 13.8% | 35.7% |
| Population | 1,276 | 1,189 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Haddon reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Smythesdale is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Haddon tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Smythesdale stands out for parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Haddon sits in a well priced band, compared with a approachable feel in Smythesdale.
Haddon suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Smythesdale is the stronger match for investors.
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.