Overall score
Ambleside
46.3/100
Spreyton
44.2/100
Spreyton for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ambleside
46.3/100
Spreyton
44.2/100
Crime rate
Ambleside
54.0 / 1k
Spreyton
54.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ambleside
3
Spreyton
18
Population
Ambleside
695
Spreyton
1,876
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ambleside | Spreyton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.3/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.9/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 54.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 8 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 18 |
| Green cover | 12.2% | 5.1% |
| Population | 695 | 1,876 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Ambleside is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Spreyton is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Ambleside tends to lead on public transport access and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Spreyton stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Ambleside sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Spreyton.
Ambleside suits families more clearly, whereas Spreyton is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.