Overall score
Aberglasslyn
48.4/100
Telarah
44.1/100
Aberglasslyn vs Telarah, NSW suburb comparison
Aberglasslyn for retirees and investment; Telarah for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AberglasslynTelarah
Crime rate
Aberglasslyn
95.3 / 1k
Telarah
95.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aberglasslyn
264
Telarah
44
Population
Aberglasslyn
6,552
Telarah
2,318
Metric leadAberglasslyn 8Telarah 3across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAberglasslyn
- Best for familiesTelarah
- Best for investmentAberglasslyn
- Best for best valueAberglasslyn
- Best for best schoolsTelarah
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.
| Category | Aberglasslyn | Telarah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.4/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.1/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.3 / 1k | 95.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 75 | 33 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 264 | 44 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 9 |
| Population | 6,552 | 2,318 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Aberglasslyn reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Telarah is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm.
Aberglasslyn tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while Telarah stands out for a quieter safety profile and walkability. On housing, Aberglasslyn sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Telarah.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Aberglasslyn, while Telarah remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.