Overall score
Hendon
46.1/100
Seaton
41.3/100
Hendon for families and value; Seaton for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hendon
46.1/100
Seaton
41.3/100
Crime rate
Hendon
105.0 / 1k
Seaton
64.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hendon
114
Seaton
226
Population
Hendon
1,271
Seaton
10,877
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 | Hendon | Seaton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.1/100 | 41.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.0/100 | 65.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.0 / 1k | 64.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 51 |
| Walkability | 71.5/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 114 | 226 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 136 |
| Green cover | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Population | 1,271 | 10,877 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Hendon is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, while Seaton is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Hendon is stronger for housing affordability, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook; Seaton answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Hendon the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Seaton.
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.