Overall score
Hyde Park
53.7/100
Myrtle Bank
51.1/100
Hyde Park for schools; Myrtle Bank for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hyde Park
53.7/100
Myrtle Bank
51.1/100
Crime rate
Hyde Park
33.1 / 1k
Myrtle Bank
16.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hyde Park
69
Myrtle Bank
116
Population
Hyde Park
1,660
Myrtle Bank
3,158
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 | Hyde Park | Myrtle Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.7/100 | 51.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.1 / 1k | 16.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 10 |
| Walkability | 40.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 69 | 116 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 32 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| Population | 1,660 | 3,158 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Hyde Park is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, while Myrtle Bank is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Hyde Park tends to lead on walkability, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook, while Myrtle Bank stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hyde Park, while Myrtle Bank remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.