Overall score
Melrose Park
46.8/100
Panorama
46.6/100
Melrose Park for schools; Panorama for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Melrose Park
46.8/100
Panorama
46.6/100
Crime rate
Melrose Park
78.3 / 1k
Panorama
28.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Melrose Park
148
Panorama
43
Population
Melrose Park
2,319
Panorama
2,388
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 | Melrose Park | Panorama |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.8/100 | 46.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.0/100 | 54.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.3 / 1k | 28.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 19 |
| Walkability | 53.5/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 148 | 43 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 31 |
| Population | 2,319 | 2,388 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Melrose Park reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; Panorama is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
On the data, Melrose Park is stronger for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities; Panorama answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Melrose Park the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Panorama.