Overall score
New Farm
64.0/100
West End
67.2/100
West End for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
New Farm
64.0/100
West End
67.2/100
Crime rate
New Farm
54.3 / 1k
West End
67.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
New Farm
533
West End
1,195
Population
New Farm
12,197
West End
14,730
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.
Put side by side, New Farm is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and West End is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
New Farm pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and overall desirability, whereas West End is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options.
Choose New Farm if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward West End for investors.