Ashby Heights vs Harwood, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ashby Heights | Harwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.3/100 | 30.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.6/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.2 / 1k | 66.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 21 |
| Walkability | 16.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 2 |
| Population | 292 | 346 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHarwood
- Best for investmentAshby Heights
- Best for best valueAshby Heights
- Best for best schoolsHarwood
Comparison summary
Ashby Heights and Harwood offer different strengths across official suburb data. Ashby Heights leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Ashby Heights; Housing (desirability) favours Ashby Heights; Crime rate favours Ashby Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Harwood, Investment → Ashby Heights, Best value → Ashby Heights, Best schools → Harwood.