Overall score
Johnston
44.9/100
Zuccoli
50.9/100
Johnston for retirees; Zuccoli for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Johnston
44.9/100
Zuccoli
50.9/100
Nearby amenities
Johnston
31
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.
| Category | Johnston | Zuccoli |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.9/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.4/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 8 |
| Walkability | 41.0/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 51 |
| Green cover | 45.2% | 26.7% |
| Population | 2,386 | 4,131 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Johnston reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Zuccoli is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Johnston tends to lead on rapid growth and new development, plus a multicultural community mix, while Zuccoli stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves. Johnston generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Zuccoli leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Zuccoli, while Johnston remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.