Ashby vs Gulmarrad, NSW suburb comparison

Gulmarrad for investment and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

AshbyGulmarrad

Overall score

Ashby

33.6/100

Gulmarrad

35.4/100

Crime rate

Ashby

53.6 / 1k

Gulmarrad

53.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Ashby

1

Gulmarrad

1

Population

Ashby

316

Gulmarrad

1,950

Metric leadAshby 4Gulmarrad 41 tiedacross 9 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.

CategoryAshbyGulmarrad
Overall score33.6/10035.4/100
Housing (desirability)66.4/10082.6/100
Crime rate53.6 / 1k53.2 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Public transport stops1912
Walkability28.5/10018.0/100
Nearby amenities11
Planning activity240
Population3161,950
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)6/104/10

Comparison summary

Ashby is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Gulmarrad is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.

Ashby tends to lead on public transport access and walkability, while Gulmarrad stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Gulmarrad, while Ashby remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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