Overall score
Haynes
32.1/100
Piara Waters
46.8/100
Piara Waters for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Haynes
32.1/100
Piara Waters
46.8/100
Crime rate
Haynes
60.1 / 1k
Piara Waters
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Haynes
25
Piara Waters
496
Population
Haynes
2,417
Piara Waters
15,029
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 | Haynes | Piara Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.1/100 | 46.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.5/100 | 43.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.1 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 32 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 496 |
| Green cover | 2.1% | 14.8% |
| Population | 2,417 | 15,029 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Haynes is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, while Piara Waters is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Haynes sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Piara Waters is in a middle-ring position.
Haynes tends to lead on rapid growth and new development, plus a strongly multicultural community, while Piara Waters stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Piara Waters, 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.