Overall score
Ashmont
47.8/100
Mount Austin
46.2/100
Ashmont vs Mount Austin, NSW suburb comparison
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See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshmontMount Austin
Crime rate
Ashmont
119.4 / 1k
Mount Austin
119.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashmont
68
Mount Austin
41
Population
Ashmont
3,747
Mount Austin
4,035
Metric leadAshmont 5Mount Austin 51 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for best schoolsMount Austin
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 | Mount Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.8/100 | 46.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.2/100 | 78.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.4 / 1k | 119.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 45 | 39 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 68 | 41 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 5 |
| Population | 3,747 | 4,035 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ashmont is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Mount Austin is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Austin sits among greener hillside streets, while Ashmont keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Ashmont is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; Mount Austin answers with walkability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Ashmont, while Mount Austin remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.