Livability Report
SuitaLivability Score
Osaka·Pop. 385,567
Livability analysis of Suita, Osaka across 5 axes: safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy based on government open data.
Published: Mar 19, 2026
Overall Score
25
32
46.7
47.7
69.9* These scores are based on statistical analysis of public data and do not represent a definitive assessment of any area. Actual livability varies depending on individual values and lifestyle.
5-Axis Score Breakdown
Safety25/100Cost32/100Convenience46.7/100Welfare47.7/100Economy69.9/100Basic Information
Population
385,567
Prefecture
Osaka
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How safe is Suita? The Hokusetsu area is said to be nice to live in.
Yuki
What are the specific crime rate numbers?
Kai
Suita's crime rate is 9.15 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 24.9. As a core city of about 386,000, the high volume of Osaka-bound commuters creates significant foot traffic. The Senri New Town and Expo Park areas feature well-planned residential blocks with good sight lines. Multiple universities make it a vibrant student-populated city.
Cost of Living
Alex
How expensive is Suita? The Hokusetsu area has a pricey reputation.
Yuki
What are the land price and rent levels?
Kai
Suita's average land price is 316,779 yen per square meter, and the average rent is 64,085 yen, with a cost score of 36.3. As one of the most popular Hokusetsu areas, housing costs are on the higher side. The Esaka Station area on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line serves as a corporate hub, and this convenience is reflected in land prices. Large commercial facilities like EXPOCITY provide ample shopping options.
Convenience
Alex
How convenient is Suita for transportation and shopping?
Yuki
Can you detail the public transit access?
Kai
The public transit usage rate is 44.2%, with a convenience score of 48.1. The city is served by JR Kyoto Line, Hankyu Senri and Kyoto Lines, Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, and Osaka Monorail — an extensive network. Retail density is 4.41 per 1,000 residents with 2.97 restaurants, and large commercial complexes like EXPOCITY near Expo Park are major draws. The commuter dependency rate on Osaka is among the highest in the prefecture.
Welfare
Alex
How are healthcare and education in Suita?
Yuki
How well-served are hospitals and schools?
Kai
The welfare score is 48.5. Medical facilities total 9.83 per 10,000 residents with 15 hospitals and 364 clinics — a well-developed healthcare environment. The National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center is a major asset. Schools number 0.15 per 1,000 across 56 facilities. As home to Osaka University and Kansai University, it's known as an academic city with high educational awareness.
Economy
Alex
How's the economy in Suita?
Yuki
What about income levels and population movement?
Kai
The economy score is a strong 66.4. Taxable income per capita is approximately 4.39 million yen — a high-income level — with net migration of +2,024 and a rate of +0.52%, showing continued population inflow. The birthplace of Asahi Beer, the Esaka area is known as a corporate office hub. Expo Memorial Park with its iconic Tower of the Sun and the EXPOCITY complex contribute significantly to the local economy.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 316,779 |
| avg_rent | 64,085 |
| Clinics | 364 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 9.44 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 9.15 |
| Hospitals | 15 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.39 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 9.83 |
| net_migration | 2,024 |
| net_migration_rate | 0.52 |
| Total Population | 385,567 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 44.2 |
| restaurant_count | 1,147 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 2.97 |
| retail_count | 1,700 |
| retail_per_1000 | 4.41 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 56 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.15 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 4,394,176 |
Data: 2024