Overall score
Potts Hill
44.2/100
Sefton
42.7/100
Potts Hill vs Sefton, NSW Suburb Comparison
Potts Hill for families and schools.
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
57
Sefton
73
Population
Potts Hill
1,454
Sefton
6,300
Metric leadPotts Hill 6Sefton 61 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesPotts Hill
- 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 | 44.2/100 | 42.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.6/100 | 22.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.9 / 1k | 57.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 77 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 57 | 73 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 13 |
| Green cover | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Population | 1,454 | 6,300 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Potts Hill is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Sefton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Potts Hill tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Sefton stands out for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Potts Hill if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Sefton for 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.