Overall score
Parklea
47.2/100
Quakers Hill
60.0/100
Parklea vs Quakers Hill, NSW Suburb Comparison
Parklea for schools; Quakers Hill for retirees and value.
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
33
Quakers Hill
223
Population
Parklea
3,684
Quakers Hill
27,893
Metric leadParklea 3Quakers Hill 82 tiedacross 13 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 best valueQuakers Hill
- Best for best schoolsParklea
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 | 47.2/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.4/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.9 / 1k | 25.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 254 |
| Walkability | 20.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 33 | 223 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 34 |
| Green cover | 2.8% | 11.9% |
| Population | 3,684 | 27,893 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Parklea is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, 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, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Quakers Hill stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Quakers Hill, while Parklea remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.