Overall score
Quarry Hill
52.1/100
Strathdale
48.3/100
Quarry Hill vs Strathdale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Quarry Hill for families and schools; Strathdale for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Quarry HillStrathdale
Crime rate
Quarry Hill
79.5 / 1k
Strathdale
65.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Quarry Hill
62
Strathdale
142
Population
Quarry Hill
2,365
Strathdale
5,756
Metric leadQuarry Hill 5Strathdale 71 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 retireesStrathdale
- Best for familiesQuarry Hill
- Best for investmentStrathdale
- Best for best valueStrathdale
- Best for best schoolsQuarry 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 | Quarry Hill | Strathdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.1/100 | 48.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.5/100 | 76.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.5 / 1k | 65.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 25 |
| Walkability | 34.5/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 62 | 142 |
| Planning activity | 60 | 78 |
| Green cover | 3.6% | 1.4% |
| Population | 2,365 | 5,756 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Quarry Hill is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Strathdale is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Quarry Hill is stronger for schools and education options, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Strathdale answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Quarry Hill suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Strathdale is the stronger match for retirees, families, 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.