Overall score
Asquith
55.5/100
Mount Colah
59.0/100
Asquith vs Mount Colah, NSW suburb comparison
Asquith for schools; 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
156
Mount Colah
105
Population
Asquith
6,160
Mount Colah
7,816
Metric leadAsquith 4Mount Colah 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 retireesMount Colah
- Best for familiesMount Colah
- Best for investmentMount Colah
- Best for best valueMount Colah
- Best for best schoolsAsquith
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 | 55.5/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.5/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.0 / 1k | 11.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 161 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 156 | 105 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 13 |
| 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 and walkability; Mount Colah answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Asquith if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Mount Colah for retirees and families.