Overall score
North Haven
58.3/100
Peterhead
34.8/100
North Haven for retirees and families; Peterhead for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
North Haven
58.3/100
Peterhead
34.8/100
Crime rate
North Haven
32.9 / 1k
Peterhead
141.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Haven
346
Peterhead
25
Population
North Haven
5,585
Peterhead
1,201
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 | North Haven | Peterhead |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.3/100 | 34.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.2/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.9 / 1k | 141.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 5 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 9.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 346 | 25 |
| Planning activity | 52 | 8 |
| Population | 5,585 | 1,201 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
North Haven reads as a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone; Peterhead is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm. North Haven leans into coastal living, while Peterhead feels more inland and suburban in character.
North Haven pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Peterhead is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook. North Haven generally means more sought-after housing, while Peterhead leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose North Haven if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Peterhead for households prioritising schools.