Overall score
Havenview
45.3/100
Ridgley
43.5/100
Havenview for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Havenview
45.3/100
Ridgley
43.5/100
Crime rate
Havenview
50.0 / 1k
Ridgley
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Havenview
25
Ridgley
27
Population
Havenview
735
Ridgley
645
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 | Havenview | Ridgley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.3/100 | 43.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.0/100 | 64.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 2 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 27 |
| Green cover | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| Population | 735 | 645 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Havenview reads as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Ridgley is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Havenview tends to lead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, while Ridgley stands out for nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Havenview if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Ridgley for retirees.
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.