Overall score
Abermain
31.3/100
Pelaw Main
30.5/100
Abermain vs Pelaw Main, NSW Suburb Comparison
Abermain for value and schools; Pelaw Main for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AbermainPelaw Main
Crime rate
Abermain
78.9 / 1k
Pelaw Main
90.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Abermain
19
Pelaw Main
21
Population
Abermain
2,544
Pelaw Main
1,080
Metric leadAbermain 5Pelaw Main 53 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPelaw Main
- Best for familiesPelaw Main
- Best for investmentPelaw Main
- Best for best valueAbermain
- Best for best schoolsAbermain
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 | Abermain | Pelaw Main |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.3/100 | 30.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.5/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.9 / 1k | 90.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 43 | 18 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 21 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 6 |
| Green cover | 10.9% | 40.6% |
| Population | 2,544 | 1,080 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Abermain is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, while Pelaw Main is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm.
Abermain pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas Pelaw Main is the better pick for parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Abermain, while Pelaw Main remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.