Overall score
Howden
39.7/100
Huntingfield
45.1/100
Howden for retirees; Huntingfield for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Howden
39.7/100
Huntingfield
45.1/100
Crime rate
Howden
1916.8 / 1k
Huntingfield
2435.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Howden
15
Huntingfield
26
Population
Howden
717
Huntingfield
540
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 | Howden | Huntingfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.7/100 | 45.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1916.8 / 1k | 2435.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 3 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 6.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 26 |
| Population | 717 | 540 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Howden is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, while Huntingfield is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
Howden pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a larger local community, whereas Huntingfield is the better pick for public transport access and walkability. On housing, Howden sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Huntingfield.
Choose Howden if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Huntingfield for families and value-focused buyers.