Overall score
Ashbury
55.3/100
Clemton Park
43.2/100
Ashbury for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ashbury
55.3/100
Clemton Park
43.2/100
Crime rate
Ashbury
32.5 / 1k
Clemton Park
23.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashbury
118
Clemton Park
12
Population
Ashbury
3,353
Clemton Park
1,676
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 | Ashbury | Clemton Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.3/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.5/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.5 / 1k | 23.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 19 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 2 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 118 | 12 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 25 |
| Green cover | 11.1% | 4.7% |
| Population | 3,353 | 1,676 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Ashbury is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Clemton Park is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Ashbury sits closer to the city centre, whereas Clemton Park is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Ashbury is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Clemton Park answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Ashbury, while Clemton Park 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.