Overall score
Ashtonfield
45.3/100
Tenambit
50.4/100
Ashtonfield vs Tenambit, NSW suburb comparison
Ashtonfield for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshtonfieldTenambit
Crime rate
Ashtonfield
106.7 / 1k
Tenambit
106.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashtonfield
64
Tenambit
78
Population
Ashtonfield
4,589
Tenambit
3,088
Metric leadAshtonfield 4Tenambit 61 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 retireesAshtonfield
- Best for familiesAshtonfield
- Best for best schoolsAshtonfield
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 | Ashtonfield | Tenambit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.3/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.3/100 | 75.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.7 / 1k | 106.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 69 | 52 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 64 | 78 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 10 |
| Population | 4,589 | 3,088 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Ashtonfield is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Tenambit is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Ashtonfield is stronger for schools and education options and public transport access; Tenambit answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Ashtonfield sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Tenambit.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Ashtonfield, while Tenambit remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.