Overall score
Ashgrove
86.7/100
Newmarket
64.6/100
Ashgrove for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ashgrove
86.7/100
Newmarket
64.6/100
Crime rate
Ashgrove
20.5 / 1k
Newmarket
37.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashgrove
719
Newmarket
186
Population
Ashgrove
13,450
Newmarket
5,083
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Ashgrove reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Newmarket is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Ashgrove pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Newmarket is the better pick for an affluent, sought-after address and highly regarded local schools.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Ashgrove, while Newmarket remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.