Overall score
Ashley
34.1/100
Moree
27.9/100
Ashley for families and value; Moree for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ashley
34.1/100
Moree
27.9/100
Crime rate
Ashley
305.0 / 1k
Moree
302.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashley
0
Moree
14
Population
Ashley
351
Moree
8,962
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 | Ashley | Moree |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.1/100 | 27.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.7/100 | 35.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 305.0 / 1k | 302.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 3.7/100 | 3.7/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 347 |
| Walkability | 19.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 42 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Population | 351 | 8,962 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Ashley reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Moree is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Ashley tends to lead on housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Moree stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Retirees may find Ashley the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Moree.
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.