Overall score
Piccadilly
29.3/100
Summertown
53.8/100
Summertown for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Piccadilly
29.3/100
Summertown
53.8/100
Crime rate
Piccadilly
13.9 / 1k
Summertown
6.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Piccadilly
45
Summertown
18
Population
Piccadilly
405
Summertown
752
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 | Piccadilly | Summertown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.3/100 | 53.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.6/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.9 / 1k | 6.4 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 11 |
| Walkability | 11.0/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 12 |
| Population | 405 | 752 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Piccadilly is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Summertown is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Piccadilly pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Summertown is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Summertown, while Piccadilly remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.