Overall score
Ashmont
36.4/100
Mount Austin
43.3/100
Ashmont vs Mount Austin, NSW Suburb Comparison
Mount Austin for retirees and investment.
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
75
Mount Austin
48
Population
Ashmont
3,747
Mount Austin
4,035
Metric leadAshmont 4Mount Austin 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMount Austin
- Best for investmentMount Austin
- 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 | 36.4/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.7/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.4 / 1k | 119.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 45 | 39 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 48 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 7 |
| Green cover | 10.9% | 23.7% |
| 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, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Mount Austin answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability.
On balance, households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Austin, while Ashmont remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.