Overall score
Haymarket
61.7/100
Potts Point
59.8/100
Haymarket vs Potts Point, NSW suburb comparison
Potts Point for retirees and families.
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
772
Potts Point
519
Population
Haymarket
8,305
Potts Point
7,183
Metric leadHaymarket 7Potts Point 22 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPotts Point
- Best for familiesPotts 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 | 61.7/100 | 59.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.4/100 | 2.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 450.7 / 1k | 189.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 26 | 17 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 128 | 33 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 772 | 519 |
| Planning activity | 36 | 45 |
| 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 and public transport access; Potts Point answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Potts Point, while Haymarket remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.