Overall score
Meerschaum Vale
42.2/100
Pimlico
31.9/100
Meerschaum Vale vs Pimlico, NSW suburb comparison
Meerschaum Vale for retirees and families; Pimlico for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Meerschaum ValePimlico
Crime rate
Meerschaum Vale
38.3 / 1k
Pimlico
90.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Meerschaum Vale
0
Pimlico
0
Population
Meerschaum Vale
372
Pimlico
358
Metric leadMeerschaum Vale 5Pimlico 22 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMeerschaum Vale
- Best for familiesMeerschaum Vale
- Best for investmentPimlico
- Best for best valueMeerschaum Vale
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 | Meerschaum Vale | Pimlico |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.2/100 | 31.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.2/100 | 61.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.3 / 1k | 90.2 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 58 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 1 |
| Population | 372 | 358 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Meerschaum Vale is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Pimlico is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Meerschaum Vale pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Pimlico is the better pick for public transport access and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Meerschaum Vale if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Pimlico for investors.