Overall score
Abernethy
27.2/100
Quorrobolong
37.3/100
Abernethy vs Quorrobolong, NSW suburb comparison
Quorrobolong for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AbernethyQuorrobolong
Crime rate
Abernethy
97.9 / 1k
Quorrobolong
96.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Abernethy
11
Quorrobolong
3
Population
Abernethy
317
Quorrobolong
573
Metric leadAbernethy 2Quorrobolong 7across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesQuorrobolong
- Best for investmentQuorrobolong
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 | Abernethy | Quorrobolong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.2/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.5/100 | 76.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 97.9 / 1k | 96.7 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 38 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 3 |
| Population | 317 | 573 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Abernethy is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Quorrobolong is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Abernethy is stronger for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities; Quorrobolong answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access. Abernethy generally means more approachable housing costs, while Quorrobolong leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Quorrobolong, while Abernethy remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.