Overall score
Howden
48.3/100
Huntingfield
46.0/100
Howden for retirees and investment; Huntingfield for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Howden
48.3/100
Huntingfield
46.0/100
Crime rate
Howden
22.8 / 1k
Huntingfield
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Howden
16
Huntingfield
32
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 | 48.3/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.9/100 | 61.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 3 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 6.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 32 |
| Green cover | 9.0% | 0.4% |
| Population | 717 | 540 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Howden is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Huntingfield is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Howden pulls ahead on a larger local community and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Huntingfield is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Howden sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Huntingfield.
Choose Howden if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Huntingfield for 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.