Overall score
Ashby Heights
37.7/100
Woombah
35.7/100
Ashby Heights vs Woombah, NSW Suburb Comparison
Woombah for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Ashby HeightsWoombah
Crime rate
Ashby Heights
51.8 / 1k
Woombah
74.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashby Heights
0
Woombah
2
Population
Ashby Heights
292
Woombah
965
Metric leadAshby Heights 5Woombah 42 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ashby Heights | Woombah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.7/100 | 35.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.5/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.8 / 1k | 74.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 46.3/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 22 |
| Walkability | 16.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 18 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 292 | 965 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ashby Heights is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Woombah is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Ashby Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Woombah keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Ashby Heights tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Woombah stands out for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Ashby Heights generally means more sought-after housing, while Woombah leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Ashby Heights if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Woombah for investors.
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.