Overall score
Latham
62.8/100
Scullin
53.5/100
Latham for retirees and investment; Scullin for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Latham
62.8/100
Scullin
53.5/100
Crime rate
Latham
10.5 / 1k
Scullin
16.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Latham
89
Scullin
112
Population
Latham
3,767
Scullin
3,069
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.
Latham reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Scullin is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Latham sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Scullin is closer to the city centre.
Latham tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Scullin stands out for schools and education options and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Latham if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Scullin for households prioritising schools.