Overall score
Strathdickie
30.8/100
Sugarloaf
30.7/100
Strathdickie for retirees; Sugarloaf for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Strathdickie
30.8/100
Sugarloaf
30.7/100
Crime rate
Strathdickie
45.6 / 1k
Sugarloaf
45.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Strathdickie
0
Sugarloaf
0
Population
Strathdickie
1,003
Sugarloaf
310
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 | Strathdickie | Sugarloaf |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.8/100 | 30.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.7/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.6 / 1k | 45.0 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,003 | 310 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Strathdickie reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Sugarloaf is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Strathdickie is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Sugarloaf answers with a country-town feel.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Strathdickie, while Sugarloaf remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.