Overall score
Sidmouth
43.6/100
Swan Point
44.4/100
Swan Point for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Sidmouth
43.6/100
Swan Point
44.4/100
Crime rate
Sidmouth
18.3 / 1k
Swan Point
18.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Sidmouth
4
Swan Point
7
Population
Sidmouth
411
Swan Point
300
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 | Sidmouth | Swan Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.6/100 | 44.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.6/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.3 / 1k | 18.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 1 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 7 |
| Green cover | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| Population | 411 | 300 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Sidmouth is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Swan Point is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Sidmouth is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and a larger local community; Swan Point answers with housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Swan Point, while Sidmouth remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.