Overall score
Hazelwood Park
54.7/100
Wattle Park
48.6/100
Hazelwood Park for retirees and families; Wattle Park for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hazelwood Park
54.7/100
Wattle Park
48.6/100
Crime rate
Hazelwood Park
14.9 / 1k
Wattle Park
15.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hazelwood Park
85
Wattle Park
123
Population
Hazelwood Park
1,953
Wattle Park
1,885
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 | Hazelwood Park | Wattle Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.7/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.3/100 | 33.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.9 / 1k | 15.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 9 |
| Walkability | 42.5/100 | 59.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 85 | 123 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 17 |
| Population | 1,953 | 1,885 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Hazelwood Park reads as an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap; Wattle Park is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Hazelwood Park is stronger for public transport access and overall desirability; Wattle Park answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Hazelwood Park suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Wattle Park is the stronger match for investors.