Overall score
Olinda
42.9/100
Sherbrooke
26.7/100
Olinda for investment and value; Sherbrooke for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Olinda
42.9/100
Sherbrooke
26.7/100
Crime rate
Olinda
56.3 / 1k
Sherbrooke
76.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Olinda
314
Sherbrooke
172
Population
Olinda
1,773
Sherbrooke
294
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 | Olinda | Sherbrooke |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.9/100 | 26.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.0/100 | 7.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.3 / 1k | 76.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 9 |
| Walkability | 62.0/100 | 17.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 314 | 172 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 3 |
| Population | 1,773 | 294 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Olinda reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Sherbrooke is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
On the data, Olinda is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; Sherbrooke answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Olinda if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Sherbrooke for retirees and families.