Overall score
Jamboree Heights
46.2/100
Seventeen Mile Rocks
51.8/100
Jamboree Heights for families and schools; Seventeen Mile Rocks for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Jamboree Heights
46.2/100
Seventeen Mile Rocks
51.8/100
Crime rate
Jamboree Heights
31.3 / 1k
Seventeen Mile Rocks
28.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jamboree Heights
30
Seventeen Mile Rocks
154
Population
Jamboree Heights
3,141
Seventeen Mile Rocks
2,699
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 | Jamboree Heights | Seventeen Mile Rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.2/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.3 / 1k | 28.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 9 |
| Walkability | 16.0/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 154 |
| Population | 3,141 | 2,699 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Jamboree Heights reads as a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood; Seventeen Mile Rocks is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Jamboree Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Seventeen Mile Rocks keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Jamboree Heights is stronger for walkability and a larger local community; Seventeen Mile Rocks answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Jamboree Heights the better fit, while retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Seventeen Mile Rocks.