Overall score
Point Vernon
55.5/100
Scarness
46.4/100
Point Vernon for investment and value; Scarness for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Point Vernon
55.5/100
Scarness
46.4/100
Crime rate
Point Vernon
43.3 / 1k
Scarness
43.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Point Vernon
54
Scarness
44
Population
Point Vernon
5,718
Scarness
3,646
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 | Point Vernon | Scarness |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.5/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.3/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.3 / 1k | 43.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 4 |
| Walkability | 29.0/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 54 | 44 |
| Population | 5,718 | 3,646 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Point Vernon is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Scarness is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Point Vernon pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas Scarness is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Choose Point Vernon if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Scarness for families.