Overall score
Linton
46.5/100
Scarsdale
49.4/100
Linton vs Scarsdale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Linton for investment; Scarsdale for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LintonScarsdale
Crime rate
Linton
46.8 / 1k
Scarsdale
22.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Linton
40
Scarsdale
18
Population
Linton
635
Scarsdale
855
Metric leadLinton 5Scarsdale 52 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Linton | Scarsdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.5/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.7/100 | 32.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.8 / 1k | 22.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 11.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 29 |
| Green cover | 29.9% | 15.9% |
| Population | 635 | 855 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Linton is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Scarsdale is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Linton is stronger for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook; Scarsdale answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Households prioritising schools may find Linton the better fit, while retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Scarsdale.
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.