Overall score
Myrtle Bank
44.5/100
Parkside
48.8/100
Myrtle Bank for families; Parkside for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Myrtle Bank
44.5/100
Parkside
48.8/100
Crime rate
Myrtle Bank
16.6 / 1k
Parkside
39.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Myrtle Bank
116
Parkside
189
Population
Myrtle Bank
3,158
Parkside
5,126
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 | Myrtle Bank | Parkside |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.5/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.4/100 | 17.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.6 / 1k | 39.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 17 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 116 | 189 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 61 |
| Population | 3,158 | 5,126 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Myrtle Bank reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Parkside is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Myrtle Bank pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Parkside is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
Choose Myrtle Bank if you are weighing families; lean toward Parkside for investors.