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What does the green / amber / red verdict actually mean?

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The short answer

Green = multiple independent positive signals. Amber = real upside paired with at least one material risk. Red = notable downsides on safety, infrastructure, or liquidity that you should price in. Every verdict is paired with a confidence score (0–100) and three specific reasons.

The full answer

The verdict is a colour-coded summary, but it is never the whole story — it is always paired with three specific reasons and a confidence score.

Green means we found multiple independent positive signals — strong school catchment, growing employer presence, mature transit, low crime tone — with no major counter-signal. Buyers and renters can move forward with an ordinary level of due diligence.

Amber means there is a real positive case AND at least one material risk you should weigh. The reasons spell out both sides — for example, a strong rental yield but high apartment-supply pipeline that may compress price growth.

Red means the area has a notable downside that you should price in before committing. The reasons name it — flood history, congested arterials, very thin resale liquidity, or a quality-of-life issue with no near-term fix.

Confidence (0–100) tells you how strong the underlying evidence is. A green verdict at confidence 88 is much more decisive than a green verdict at confidence 55. We deliberately keep confidence visible so you don't over-trust a thin call.

The verdict is research-driven, not vibes. If you disagree with a verdict, the three reasons are exactly what you should challenge — open the suburb's full page and check the sources at the bottom.

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