Overall score
Haymarket
54.0/100
Potts Point
56.0/100
Haymarket vs Potts Point, NSW Suburb Comparison
Potts Point for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HaymarketPotts Point
Crime rate
Haymarket
450.7 / 1k
Potts Point
189.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Haymarket
798
Potts Point
522
Population
Haymarket
8,305
Potts Point
7,183
Metric leadHaymarket 6Potts Point 43 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesPotts Point
- Best for investmentPotts Point
- Best for best schoolsPotts Point
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Haymarket | Potts Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.0/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.6/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 450.7 / 1k | 189.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 26 | 17 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 128 | 33 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 798 | 522 |
| Planning activity | 44 | 57 |
| Green cover | 5.5% | 1.2% |
| Population | 8,305 | 7,183 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Haymarket is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Potts Point is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Haymarket is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access; Potts Point answers with a quieter safety profile, plus parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Potts Point, while Haymarket 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.