Overall score
Austins Ferry
53.5/100
Claremont
53.6/100
Austins Ferry for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Austins Ferry
53.5/100
Claremont
53.6/100
Crime rate
Austins Ferry
1494.6 / 1k
Claremont
449.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Austins Ferry
54
Claremont
42
Population
Austins Ferry
2,395
Claremont
8,397
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 | Austins Ferry | Claremont |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.5/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1494.6 / 1k | 449.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 71 |
| Walkability | 27.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 54 | 42 |
| Population | 2,395 | 8,397 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Austins Ferry is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, while Claremont is a practical metro established suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm.
Austins Ferry tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities and overall desirability, while Claremont stands out for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Choose Austins Ferry if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Claremont for households prioritising schools.