Overall score
Quarry Hill
49.4/100
Strathdale
56.0/100
Quarry Hill vs Strathdale, VIC suburb comparison
Quarry Hill for schools; Strathdale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Quarry HillStrathdale
Crime rate
Quarry Hill
77.9 / 1k
Strathdale
55.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Quarry Hill
56
Strathdale
123
Population
Quarry Hill
2,365
Strathdale
5,756
Metric leadQuarry Hill 3Strathdale 8across 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 retireesStrathdale
- Best for familiesStrathdale
- 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 | 49.4/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.1/100 | 81.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.9 / 1k | 55.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 25 |
| Walkability | 34.5/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 123 |
| Planning activity | 60 | 78 |
| 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 a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; Strathdale answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Quarry Hill suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Strathdale is the stronger match for retirees and families.