Overall score
New Farm
64.0/100
Spring Hill
59.6/100
New Farm for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
New Farm
64.0/100
Spring Hill
59.6/100
Crime rate
New Farm
54.3 / 1k
Spring Hill
330.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
New Farm
533
Spring Hill
288
Population
New Farm
12,197
Spring Hill
6,593
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 | New Farm | Spring Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.0/100 | 59.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 9.7/100 | 10.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.3 / 1k | 330.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 17 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 55 | 41 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 533 | 288 |
| Population | 12,197 | 6,593 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
New Farm reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Spring Hill is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, New Farm is stronger for a quieter safety profile and public transport access; Spring Hill answers with housing affordability and schools and education options.
Retirees and families may find New Farm the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Spring Hill.