Overall score
Inverness
38.6/100
Pacific Heights
42.3/100
Inverness for value; Pacific Heights for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Inverness
38.6/100
Pacific Heights
42.3/100
Crime rate
Inverness
62.5 / 1k
Pacific Heights
63.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Inverness
4
Pacific Heights
2
Population
Inverness
460
Pacific Heights
1,111
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 | Inverness | Pacific Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.6/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.5/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.5 / 1k | 63.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 2 |
| Green cover | 25.2% | 41.6% |
| Population | 460 | 1,111 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Inverness is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Pacific Heights is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Pacific Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Inverness keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Inverness tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Pacific Heights stands out for a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and a larger local community. On housing, Inverness sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Pacific Heights.
Inverness suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Pacific Heights is the stronger match 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.