Overall score
Pheasants Nest
39.1/100
Wilton
47.4/100
Pheasants Nest for investment; Wilton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Pheasants Nest
39.1/100
Wilton
47.4/100
Crime rate
Pheasants Nest
44.6 / 1k
Wilton
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pheasants Nest
43
Wilton
0
Population
Pheasants Nest
716
Wilton
3,767
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 | Pheasants Nest | Wilton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.1/100 | 47.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.6/100 | 69.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.6 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 84 | 132 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 139 |
| Population | 716 | 3,767 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Pheasants Nest reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Wilton is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Wilton sits among greener hillside streets, while Pheasants Nest keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Pheasants Nest pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Wilton is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Pheasants Nest if you are weighing investors; lean toward Wilton for retirees and families.