Overall score
Heathpool
47.7/100
St Morris
56.3/100
Heathpool for schools; St Morris for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Heathpool
47.7/100
St Morris
56.3/100
Crime rate
Heathpool
22.3 / 1k
St Morris
22.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Heathpool
6
St Morris
75
Population
Heathpool
596
St Morris
1,598
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 | Heathpool | St Morris |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.7/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.4/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.3 / 1k | 22.0 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 6 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 75 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 15 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| Population | 596 | 1,598 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Heathpool is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, while St Morris is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Heathpool pulls ahead on housing affordability, tree cover and green space, and overall desirability, whereas St Morris is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Heathpool if you are weighing investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward St Morris for families.
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.