Overall score
Ashley
34.1/100
Garah
29.1/100
Ashley vs Garah, NSW Suburb Comparison
Ashley for investment and value; Garah for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshleyGarah
Crime rate
Ashley
305.0 / 1k
Garah
94.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashley
0
Garah
2
Population
Ashley
351
Garah
291
Metric leadAshley 4Garah 53 tiedacross 12 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 | Ashley | Garah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.1/100 | 29.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.7/100 | 28.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 305.0 / 1k | 94.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 3.7/100 | 3.7/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 31 |
| Walkability | 19.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 2 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 351 | 291 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ashley is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Garah is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Ashley sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Garah is more remote from the capital.
On the data, Ashley is stronger for housing affordability, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook; Garah answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access. Ashley generally means more approachable housing costs, while Garah leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Ashley the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Garah.
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.