Ashley vs Garah, NSW suburb comparison

Ashley for investment and value; Garah for families and schools.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

AshleyGarah

Overall score

Ashley

17.9/100

Garah

17.4/100

Crime rate

Ashley

305.0 / 1k

Garah

94.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Ashley

0

Garah

0

Population

Ashley

351

Garah

291

Metric leadAshley 4Garah 42 tiedacross 10 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.

CategoryAshleyGarah
Overall score17.9/10017.4/100
Housing (desirability)45.2/1008.7/100
Crime rate305.0 / 1k94.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves12
Public transport stops1331
Walkability19.5/10030.0/100
Nearby amenities00
Planning activity12
Population351291
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/105/10

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 and a larger local community; Garah answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. 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 retirees and families are more likely to prefer Garah.

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