Overall score
Jamboree Heights
48.0/100
Westlake
52.3/100
Jamboree Heights for investment; Westlake for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Jamboree Heights
48.0/100
Westlake
52.3/100
Crime rate
Jamboree Heights
47.9 / 1k
Westlake
47.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jamboree Heights
32
Westlake
69
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 | 48.0/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.5/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.9 / 1k | 47.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 8 |
| Walkability | 16.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 32 | 69 |
| Green cover | 4.3% | 7.8% |
| 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 schools and education options, plus walkability, whereas Westlake is the better pick for parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Households prioritising schools may find Jamboree Heights the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Westlake.
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.