Overall score
Harcourt
38.5/100
Walmer
30.1/100
Harcourt for investment and value; Walmer for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Harcourt
38.5/100
Walmer
30.1/100
Crime rate
Harcourt
217.6 / 1k
Walmer
18.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Harcourt
30
Walmer
2
Population
Harcourt
1,038
Walmer
262
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.
Put side by side, Harcourt is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Walmer is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Harcourt is stronger for housing affordability and walkability; Walmer answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Harcourt the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Walmer.