Overall score
Holt
55.9/100
Scullin
49.2/100
Holt for retirees and value; Scullin for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Holt
55.9/100
Scullin
49.2/100
Crime rate
Holt
25.1 / 1k
Scullin
16.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Holt
298
Scullin
117
Population
Holt
5,628
Scullin
3,069
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 | Holt | Scullin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.9/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.6/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.1 / 1k | 16.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 298 | 117 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 6 |
| Green cover | 13.2% | 2.4% |
| Population | 5,628 | 3,069 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Holt is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Scullin is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Holt sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Scullin is closer to the city centre.
On the data, Holt is stronger for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Scullin answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Holt if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Scullin for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.