Ashby Heights vs Maclean, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ashby Heights | Maclean |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.3/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.6/100 | 69.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.2 / 1k | 59.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 37 |
| Walkability | 16.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 31 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 17 |
| Population | 292 | 2,778 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesAshby Heights
- Best for investmentMaclean
- Best for best valueMaclean
- Best for best schoolsMaclean
Comparison summary
Ashby Heights and Maclean offer different strengths across official suburb data. Maclean leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Maclean; Housing (desirability) favours Ashby Heights; Crime rate favours Ashby Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Ashby Heights, Investment → Maclean, Best value → Maclean, Best schools → Maclean.