Overall score
Jamboree Heights
48.0/100
Seventeen Mile Rocks
59.6/100
Jamboree Heights for investment; Seventeen Mile Rocks for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Jamboree Heights
48.0/100
Seventeen Mile Rocks
59.6/100
Crime rate
Jamboree Heights
47.9 / 1k
Seventeen Mile Rocks
41.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jamboree Heights
32
Seventeen Mile Rocks
160
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 | 48.0/100 | 59.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.5/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.9 / 1k | 41.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 9 |
| Walkability | 16.0/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 32 | 160 |
| Green cover | 4.3% | 29.0% |
| 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 schools and education options, walkability, and a larger local community; Seventeen Mile Rocks answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Jamboree Heights the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Seventeen Mile Rocks.
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.