Overall score
Ashmont
36.4/100
Turvey Park
45.7/100
Turvey Park for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ashmont
36.4/100
Turvey Park
45.7/100
Crime rate
Ashmont
119.4 / 1k
Turvey Park
119.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashmont
75
Turvey Park
133
Population
Ashmont
3,747
Turvey Park
3,572
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 | Ashmont | Turvey Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.4/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.7/100 | 61.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.4 / 1k | 119.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 45 | 59 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 133 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 30 |
| Green cover | 10.9% | 19.8% |
| Population | 3,747 | 3,572 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Ashmont is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Turvey Park is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Ashmont pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Turvey Park is the better pick for schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Ashmont sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Turvey Park.
On balance, retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Turvey Park, 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.