Overall score
The Gardens
50.0/100
The Narrows
33.9/100
The Gardens for retirees and families; The Narrows for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
The Gardens
50.0/100
The Narrows
33.9/100
Nearby amenities
The Gardens
204
The Narrows
12
Population
The Gardens
726
The Narrows
632
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 | The Gardens | The Narrows |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.0/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.2/100 | 18.9/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 3 |
| Walkability | 18.5/100 | 29.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 204 | 12 |
| Population | 726 | 632 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, The Gardens is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and The Narrows is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
On the data, The Gardens is stronger for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; The Narrows answers with housing affordability and walkability. On housing, The Gardens sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in The Narrows.
The Gardens suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas The Narrows is the stronger match for investors.