Overall score
Asquith
58.7/100
Mount Colah
63.6/100
Asquith vs Mount Colah, NSW Suburb Comparison
Asquith for investment; Mount Colah for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AsquithMount Colah
Crime rate
Asquith
66.0 / 1k
Mount Colah
11.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Asquith
157
Mount Colah
105
Population
Asquith
6,160
Mount Colah
7,816
Metric leadAsquith 4Mount Colah 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 Colah
- Best for familiesMount Colah
- Best for investmentAsquith
- Best for best valueMount Colah
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 | Asquith | Mount Colah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.7/100 | 63.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.6/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.0 / 1k | 11.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 161 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 157 | 105 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 20 |
| Green cover | 3.7% | 9.0% |
| Population | 6,160 | 7,816 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Asquith is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Mount Colah is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Colah sits among greener hillside streets, while Asquith keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Asquith is stronger for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Mount Colah answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Choose Asquith if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Mount Colah for retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.