Overall score
Argenton
38.5/100
Macquarie Hills
43.1/100
Argenton vs Macquarie Hills, NSW Suburb Comparison
Argenton for families and investment; Macquarie Hills for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ArgentonMacquarie Hills
Crime rate
Argenton
91.0 / 1k
Macquarie Hills
64.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Argenton
44
Macquarie Hills
42
Population
Argenton
1,352
Macquarie Hills
3,605
Metric leadArgenton 4Macquarie Hills 62 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesArgenton
- Best for investmentArgenton
- Best for best schoolsMacquarie Hills
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 | Argenton | Macquarie Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.5/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.0/100 | 22.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 91.0 / 1k | 64.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 67 |
| Walkability | 40.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 42 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 8 |
| Green cover | 6.0% | 6.2% |
| Population | 1,352 | 3,605 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Argenton is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Macquarie Hills is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Macquarie Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Argenton keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Argenton pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability, whereas Macquarie Hills is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Macquarie Hills, while Argenton 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.