Overall score
Piccadilly
35.6/100
Somerville
43.2/100
Piccadilly for families and schools; Somerville for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Piccadilly
35.6/100
Somerville
43.2/100
Crime rate
Piccadilly
2435.7 / 1k
Somerville
1439.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Piccadilly
4
Somerville
18
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 | 35.6/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.1/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 2435.7 / 1k | 1439.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 15 |
| Walkability | 40.0/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 18 |
| 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 a country-town feel and improving crime trends, whereas Somerville is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Piccadilly suits families more clearly, whereas Somerville is the stronger match for retirees and investors.