Overall score
Hazelmere
38.7/100
South Guildford
49.3/100
Hazelmere for investment; South Guildford for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hazelmere
38.7/100
South Guildford
49.3/100
Crime rate
Hazelmere
43.1 / 1k
South Guildford
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hazelmere
16
South Guildford
81
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 | 38.7/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.3/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 40 |
| Walkability | 27.5/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 81 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 4.1% | 27.0% |
| Population | 935 | 3,781 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Hazelmere reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; South Guildford is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Hazelmere tends to lead on a multicultural community mix and improving crime trends, while South Guildford stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Families may find Hazelmere the better fit, while retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer South Guildford.
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.