Overall score
Johnston
43.8/100
Zuccoli
59.6/100
Zuccoli for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Johnston
43.8/100
Zuccoli
59.6/100
Nearby amenities
Johnston
30
Zuccoli
51
Population
Johnston
2,386
Zuccoli
4,131
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.
Johnston reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; Zuccoli is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Johnston tends to lead on improving crime trends, while Zuccoli stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Johnston generally means more mid-market housing value, while Zuccoli leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Zuccoli, while Johnston remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.