Overall score
Austral
39.8/100
Carnes Hill
63.7/100
Austral vs Carnes Hill, NSW Suburb Comparison
Carnes Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AustralCarnes Hill
Crime rate
Austral
51.2 / 1k
Carnes Hill
21.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Austral
45
Carnes Hill
115
Population
Austral
6,847
Carnes Hill
3,332
Metric leadAustral 3Carnes Hill 82 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 retireesCarnes Hill
- Best for familiesCarnes Hill
- Best for investmentCarnes Hill
- Best for best valueCarnes Hill
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 | Austral | Carnes Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.8/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.4/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.2 / 1k | 21.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 106 | 9 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 83.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 115 |
| Planning activity | 143 | 1 |
| Green cover | 15.1% | 8.8% |
| Population | 6,847 | 3,332 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Austral is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Carnes Hill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Austral pulls ahead on public transport access and a larger local community, whereas Carnes Hill is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Austral suits investors more clearly, whereas Carnes Hill is the stronger match for retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.