Overall score
Scarborough
65.9/100
Trigg
51.0/100
Scarborough for beach lifestyle; Trigg for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Scarborough
65.9/100
Trigg
51.0/100
Crime rate
Scarborough
578.7 / 1k
Trigg
3761.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Scarborough
213
Trigg
44
Population
Scarborough
17,605
Trigg
2,855
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Scarborough | Trigg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.9/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.3/100 | 75.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 578.7 / 1k | 3761.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 68 | 12 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 20.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 213 | 44 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 17,605 | 2,855 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Scarborough is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Trigg is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Scarborough pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Trigg is the better pick for housing affordability.
Choose Scarborough if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Trigg for investors.