Overall score
Ashby Heights
31.5/100
Ashby
33.6/100
Ashby Heights for families and value; Ashby for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ashby Heights
31.5/100
Ashby
33.6/100
Crime rate
Ashby Heights
51.8 / 1k
Ashby
53.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashby Heights
0
Ashby
1
Population
Ashby Heights
292
Ashby
316
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 | Ashby Heights | Ashby |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.5/100 | 33.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.6/100 | 66.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.8 / 1k | 53.6 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 19 |
| Walkability | 16.5/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 2 |
| Population | 292 | 316 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Ashby Heights reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Ashby is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Ashby Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Ashby keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Ashby Heights is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Ashby answers with public transport access and walkability. On housing, Ashby Heights sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Ashby.
Ashby Heights suits families and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Ashby is the stronger match for investors.