Overall score
Potts Hill
35.5/100
Sefton
53.6/100
Potts Hill vs Sefton, NSW suburb comparison
Potts Hill for retirees and families; Sefton for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Potts HillSefton
Crime rate
Potts Hill
47.9 / 1k
Sefton
57.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Potts Hill
42
Sefton
64
Population
Potts Hill
1,454
Sefton
6,300
Metric leadPotts Hill 5Sefton 6across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPotts Hill
- Best for familiesPotts Hill
- Best for investmentSefton
- Best for best valueSefton
- Best for best schoolsPotts Hill
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Potts Hill | Sefton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.5/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.8/100 | 31.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.9 / 1k | 57.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 77 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 64 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 10 |
| Population | 1,454 | 6,300 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Potts Hill is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, and Sefton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Potts Hill tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Sefton stands out for public transport access and walkability. On housing, Potts Hill sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Sefton.
Choose Potts Hill if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Sefton for investors and value-focused buyers.