Overall score
Quakers Hill
60.0/100
The Ponds
61.2/100
Quakers Hill vs The Ponds, NSW Suburb Comparison
Quakers Hill for investment and value; The Ponds for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Quakers HillThe Ponds
Crime rate
Quakers Hill
25.4 / 1k
The Ponds
11.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Quakers Hill
223
The Ponds
240
Population
Quakers Hill
27,893
The Ponds
16,315
Metric leadQuakers Hill 3The Ponds 91 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 retireesThe Ponds
- Best for familiesThe Ponds
- Best for investmentQuakers Hill
- Best for best valueQuakers Hill
- Best for best schoolsThe Ponds
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 | Quakers Hill | The Ponds |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.0/100 | 61.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.9/100 | 39.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.4 / 1k | 11.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 254 | 84 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 223 | 240 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 17 |
| Green cover | 11.9% | 16.6% |
| Population | 27,893 | 16,315 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Quakers Hill reads as an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap; The Ponds is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Quakers Hill pulls ahead on public transport access, overall desirability, and a larger local community, whereas The Ponds is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Quakers Hill, while The Ponds remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.