Overall score
Hollywell
41.1/100
Labrador
49.9/100
Hollywell for families and schools; Labrador for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hollywell
41.1/100
Labrador
49.9/100
Crime rate
Hollywell
56.6 / 1k
Labrador
142.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hollywell
35
Labrador
372
Population
Hollywell
2,930
Labrador
18,643
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 | Hollywell | Labrador |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.1/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.5/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.6 / 1k | 142.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 24 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 72 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 372 |
| Green cover | 2.9% | 13.0% |
| Population | 2,930 | 18,643 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Hollywell is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Labrador is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Hollywell sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Labrador is in a middle-ring position.
Hollywell pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Labrador is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Hollywell suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Labrador is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.
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.