Overall score
Ashbourne
33.6/100
Finniss
30.2/100
Ashbourne for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ashbourne
33.6/100
Finniss
30.2/100
Crime rate
Ashbourne
18.2 / 1k
Finniss
28.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashbourne
2
Finniss
2
Population
Ashbourne
308
Finniss
293
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.
Ashbourne is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Finniss is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Ashbourne sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Finniss is more regionally self-contained.
On the data, Ashbourne is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Finniss answers with a country-town feel and strong connectivity to employment hubs.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Ashbourne, while Finniss remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.