Overall score
Scarsdale
49.4/100
Smythesdale
56.7/100
Scarsdale vs Smythesdale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Scarsdale for retirees and schools; Smythesdale for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ScarsdaleSmythesdale
Crime rate
Scarsdale
22.2 / 1k
Smythesdale
47.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Scarsdale
18
Smythesdale
77
Population
Scarsdale
855
Smythesdale
1,189
Metric leadScarsdale 1Smythesdale 101 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesScarsdale
- Best for familiesSmythesdale
- Best for best valueSmythesdale
- Best for best schoolsScarsdale
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 | Scarsdale | Smythesdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.7/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.2 / 1k | 47.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 4 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 77 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 24 |
| Green cover | 15.9% | 35.7% |
| Population | 855 | 1,189 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Scarsdale is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Smythesdale is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Scarsdale pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, whereas Smythesdale is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Scarsdale sits in a affordable band, compared with a approachable feel in Smythesdale.
Retirees and families may find Scarsdale the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Smythesdale.
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.