Overall score
Parklea
39.5/100
Quakers Hill
72.8/100
Parklea vs Quakers Hill, NSW suburb comparison
Quakers Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ParkleaQuakers Hill
Crime rate
Parklea
21.9 / 1k
Quakers Hill
25.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Parklea
27
Quakers Hill
210
Population
Parklea
3,684
Quakers Hill
27,893
Metric leadParklea 3Quakers Hill 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesQuakers Hill
- Best for familiesQuakers Hill
- Best for investmentQuakers Hill
- Best for best valueQuakers Hill
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Parklea | Quakers Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.5/100 | 72.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.3/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.9 / 1k | 25.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 254 |
| Walkability | 20.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 210 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 27 |
| Population | 3,684 | 27,893 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Parklea is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel, and Quakers Hill is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Parklea sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Quakers Hill is in a middle-ring position.
Parklea tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Quakers Hill stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Quakers Hill, while Parklea remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.