Overall score
Postmans Ridge
34.2/100
Withcott
53.4/100
Postmans Ridge for families; Withcott for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Postmans Ridge
34.2/100
Withcott
53.4/100
Crime rate
Postmans Ridge
13.3 / 1k
Withcott
12.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Postmans Ridge
0
Withcott
0
Population
Postmans Ridge
352
Withcott
2,067
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 | Postmans Ridge | Withcott |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.2/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.6/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.3 / 1k | 12.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 352 | 2,067 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Postmans Ridge is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Withcott is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Postmans Ridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Withcott keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Postmans Ridge is stronger for a quieter safety profile; Withcott answers with housing affordability and overall desirability. On housing, Postmans Ridge sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Withcott.
Families may find Postmans Ridge the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Withcott.