Overall score
Largs
35.1/100
Morpeth
45.8/100
Largs for value; Morpeth for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Largs
35.1/100
Morpeth
45.8/100
Crime rate
Largs
95.2 / 1k
Morpeth
46.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Largs
26
Morpeth
59
Population
Largs
1,962
Morpeth
1,686
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 | Largs | Morpeth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 64.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.2 / 1k | 46.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 37 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 59 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 12 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Population | 1,962 | 1,686 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Largs is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Morpeth is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby. Largs sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Morpeth is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Largs is stronger for housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and a larger local community; Morpeth answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Largs suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Morpeth is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.