Overall score
Hagley
28.7/100
Westbury
35.8/100
Hagley for retirees and families; Westbury for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hagley
28.7/100
Westbury
35.8/100
Crime rate
Hagley
3282.3 / 1k
Westbury
491.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hagley
10
Westbury
5
Population
Hagley
340
Westbury
2,272
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Hagley is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Westbury is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Hagley pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Westbury is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Hagley generally means more mid-market housing value, while Westbury leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Hagley if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Westbury for investors and value-focused buyers.