Overall score
Heathwood
43.4/100
Pallara
40.8/100
Heathwood for retirees; Pallara for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Heathwood
43.4/100
Pallara
40.8/100
Crime rate
Heathwood
96.8 / 1k
Pallara
96.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Heathwood
60
Pallara
57
Population
Heathwood
4,944
Pallara
3,861
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 | Heathwood | Pallara |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.4/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.6/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.8 / 1k | 96.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 10 |
| Walkability | 29.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 60 | 57 |
| Green cover | 18.1% | 17.3% |
| Population | 4,944 | 3,861 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Heathwood is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Pallara is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Heathwood is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Pallara answers with a quieter safety profile.
Neither suburb has a sharp audience split here. The better choice between Heathwood and Pallara comes down to which lifestyle trade-offs matter most to you.
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.