Armidale vs Guyra, NSW Suburb Comparison

Armidale for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

ArmidaleGuyra

Overall score

Armidale

55.5/100

Guyra

39.4/100

Crime rate

Armidale

121.0 / 1k

Guyra

52.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Armidale

1,141

Guyra

2

Population

Armidale

23,967

Guyra

2,003

Metric leadArmidale 10Guyra 21 tiedacross 13 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryArmidaleGuyra
Overall score55.5/10039.4/100
Housing (desirability)51.5/10049.8/100
Crime rate121.0 / 1k52.1 / 1k
Schools & preschools93
Weather (desirability)82.3/10082.3/100
Parks & reserves4815
Public transport stops762144
Walkability100.0/10030.0/100
Nearby amenities1,1412
Planning activity14016
Green cover2.0%0.1%
Population23,9672,003
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/102/10

Comparison summary

Armidale reads as a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; Guyra is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Armidale sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Guyra is further into the wider countryside.

Armidale tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Guyra stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. Armidale generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Guyra leans toward more approachable housing costs.

On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Armidale, while Guyra 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.

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