Overall score
Harrisdale
51.1/100
Haynes
32.1/100
Harrisdale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Harrisdale
51.1/100
Haynes
32.1/100
Crime rate
Harrisdale
60.1 / 1k
Haynes
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Harrisdale
1,180
Haynes
25
Population
Harrisdale
11,667
Haynes
2,417
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 | Harrisdale | Haynes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.1/100 | 32.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.7/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.1 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 16 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,180 | 25 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 2.1% |
| Population | 11,667 | 2,417 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Harrisdale is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Haynes is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Harrisdale sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Haynes is further out with more breathing room.
Harrisdale pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Haynes is the better pick for rapid growth and new development, plus a strongly multicultural community.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Harrisdale, while Haynes remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.