Ashby vs Lawrence, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ashby | Lawrence |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.3/100 | 36.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.4/100 | 81.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.1 / 1k | 140.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 109 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 6 |
| Population | 316 | 1,159 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Ashby (NSW) and Lawrence (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Lawrence (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Lawrence (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Lawrence (NSW); Crime rate favours Ashby (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Ashby (NSW), Families → Ashby (NSW), Best value → Lawrence (NSW), Best schools → Lawrence (NSW).