Parklea vs The Ponds, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Parklea | The Ponds |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.1/100 | 67.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.3/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.0 / 1k | 15.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 84 |
| Walkability | 20.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 230 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 10 |
| Population | 3,684 | 16,315 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Parklea and The Ponds offer different strengths across official suburb data. The Ponds leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours The Ponds; Housing (desirability) favours The Ponds; Crime rate favours The Ponds. Quick verdicts: Retirees → The Ponds, Families → The Ponds, Investment → The Ponds, Best value → The Ponds.