Overall score
Halifax
29.2/100
Taylors Beach
23.4/100
Halifax for retirees and investment; Taylors Beach for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Halifax
29.2/100
Taylors Beach
23.4/100
Crime rate
Halifax
49.3 / 1k
Taylors Beach
49.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Halifax
0
Taylors Beach
2
Population
Halifax
477
Taylors Beach
297
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.
| Category | Halifax | Taylors Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.2/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.3/100 | 5.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.3 / 1k | 49.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Population | 477 | 297 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Halifax is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Taylors Beach is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Halifax pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Taylors Beach is the better pick for parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees and investors may find Halifax the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Taylors Beach.