Aberdare vs Abernethy, NSW suburb comparison

Aberdare for families and investment; Abernethy for retirees and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

AberdareAbernethy

Overall score

Aberdare

34.4/100

Abernethy

27.2/100

Crime rate

Aberdare

96.7 / 1k

Abernethy

97.9 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Aberdare

21

Abernethy

11

Population

Aberdare

2,542

Abernethy

317

Metric leadAberdare 7Abernethy 3across 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryAberdareAbernethy
Overall score34.4/10027.2/100
Housing (desirability)66.1/10082.5/100
Crime rate96.7 / 1k97.9 / 1k
Schools & preschools3
Parks & reserves31
Public transport stops6818
Walkability30.0/10027.0/100
Nearby amenities2111
Planning activity148
Population2,542317
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/103/10

Comparison summary

Aberdare reads as a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible; Abernethy is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Aberdare sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Abernethy is more regionally self-contained.

Aberdare tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Abernethy stands out for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.

Choose Aberdare if you are weighing investors; lean toward Abernethy for retirees and value-focused buyers.

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