Overall score
Holland Park West
64.3/100
Nathan
59.9/100
Holland Park West for families and investment; Nathan for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Holland Park West
64.3/100
Nathan
59.9/100
Crime rate
Holland Park West
42.3 / 1k
Nathan
88.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Holland Park West
136
Nathan
139
Population
Holland Park West
6,468
Nathan
1,085
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 | Holland Park West | Nathan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.3/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.3/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.3 / 1k | 88.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 11 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 136 | 139 |
| Green cover | 11.0% | 16.2% |
| Population | 6,468 | 1,085 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Holland Park West is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Nathan is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Holland Park West pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Nathan is the better pick for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Holland Park West the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Nathan.
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.