Overall score
Hazelmere
35.6/100
South Guildford
49.6/100
Hazelmere for families; South Guildford for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hazelmere
35.6/100
South Guildford
49.6/100
Crime rate
Hazelmere
7872.7 / 1k
South Guildford
2059.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hazelmere
7
South Guildford
41
Population
Hazelmere
935
South Guildford
3,781
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 | Hazelmere | South Guildford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 35.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 7872.7 / 1k | 2059.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 40 |
| Walkability | 27.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 41 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 935 | 3,781 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Hazelmere reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; South Guildford is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city.
Hazelmere tends to lead on improving crime trends and a mature, settled community, while South Guildford stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Retirees and families may find Hazelmere the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer South Guildford.