Parkville vs Scone, NSW suburb comparison

Scone for families and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

ParkvilleScone

Overall score

Parkville

25.9/100

Scone

61.3/100

Crime rate

Parkville

66.0 / 1k

Scone

64.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Parkville

0

Scone

126

Population

Parkville

275

Scone

5,824

Metric leadParkville 2Scone 7across 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryParkvilleScone
Overall score25.9/10061.3/100
Housing (desirability)73.4/10077.7/100
Crime rate66.0 / 1k64.8 / 1k
Schools & preschools4
Parks & reserves7
Public transport stops16237
Walkability24.0/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities0126
Planning activity1353
Population2755,824
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)7/103/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Parkville is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Scone is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Parkville sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Scone is more regionally self-contained.

Parkville pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Scone is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Parkville sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Scone.

On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Scone, while Parkville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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