Overall score
Ashmont
36.4/100
Estella
40.3/100
Ashmont vs Estella, NSW Suburb Comparison
Ashmont for investment; Estella for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshmontEstella
Crime rate
Ashmont
119.4 / 1k
Estella
119.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashmont
75
Estella
35
Population
Ashmont
3,747
Estella
2,541
Metric leadAshmont 9Estella 31 tiedacross 13 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 | Ashmont | Estella |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.4/100 | 40.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.7/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.4 / 1k | 119.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 45 | 29 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 35 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 24 |
| Green cover | 10.9% | 4.0% |
| Population | 3,747 | 2,541 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ashmont is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Estella is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Ashmont pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Estella is the better pick for walkability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Ashmont sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Estella.
Families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Ashmont the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Estella.
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.