Overall score
Ashgrove
77.6/100
Newmarket
67.6/100
Ashgrove for retirees and families; Newmarket for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ashgrove
77.6/100
Newmarket
67.6/100
Crime rate
Ashgrove
30.6 / 1k
Newmarket
56.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashgrove
722
Newmarket
189
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.
| Category | Ashgrove | Newmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77.6/100 | 67.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.7/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.6 / 1k | 56.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 26 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 79 | 20 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 722 | 189 |
| Green cover | 15.8% | 5.7% |
| Population | 13,450 | 5,083 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
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, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Newmarket is the better pick for a hub for schools and preschools, plus an affluent, sought-after address.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Ashgrove, while Newmarket remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.