Overall score
Piccadilly
42.6/100
Somerville
39.2/100
Piccadilly for investment and schools; Somerville for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Piccadilly
42.6/100
Somerville
39.2/100
Crime rate
Piccadilly
147.1 / 1k
Somerville
147.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Piccadilly
8
Somerville
37
Population
Piccadilly
2,305
Somerville
4,165
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 | Somerville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.6/100 | 39.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.5/100 | 37.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 147.1 / 1k | 147.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 4.5/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 15 |
| Walkability | 40.0/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 37 |
| Green cover | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Population | 2,305 | 4,165 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Piccadilly is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Somerville is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Piccadilly pulls ahead on schools and education options, whereas Somerville is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Piccadilly suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Somerville is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.