Overall score
Jervois
18.1/100
Northern Heights
31.1/100
Jervois for schools; Northern Heights for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Jervois
18.1/100
Northern Heights
31.1/100
Crime rate
Jervois
37.9 / 1k
Northern Heights
35.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jervois
0
Northern Heights
5
Population
Jervois
258
Northern Heights
305
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 | Jervois | Northern Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 18.1/100 | 31.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.0/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.9 / 1k | 35.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 4 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 2 |
| Population | 258 | 305 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Jervois reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Northern Heights is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Northern Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Jervois keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Jervois pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Northern Heights is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Households prioritising schools may find Jervois the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Northern Heights.