Overall score
Jamboree Heights
46.2/100
Westlake
49.3/100
Jamboree Heights for schools; Westlake for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Jamboree Heights
46.2/100
Westlake
49.3/100
Crime rate
Jamboree Heights
31.3 / 1k
Westlake
31.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jamboree Heights
30
Westlake
67
Population
Jamboree Heights
3,141
Westlake
4,547
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 | Westlake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.2/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.3 / 1k | 31.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 8 |
| Walkability | 16.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 67 |
| Population | 3,141 | 4,547 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Jamboree Heights is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Westlake is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Jamboree Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Westlake keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Jamboree Heights pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, whereas Westlake is the better pick for parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Jamboree Heights the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Westlake.