Schofields vs The Ponds, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Schofields | The Ponds |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.3/100 | 67.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.1/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.1 / 1k | 15.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 123 | 84 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 110 | 230 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 10 |
| Population | 15,213 | 16,315 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Schofields and The Ponds offer different strengths across official suburb data. The Ponds leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours The Ponds; Housing (desirability) favours Schofields; Crime rate favours The Ponds. Quick verdicts: Families → The Ponds, Best schools → The Ponds.