Overall score
Austral
47.4/100
Carnes Hill
63.6/100
Austral vs Carnes Hill, NSW suburb comparison
Austral for investment; 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
40
Carnes Hill
107
Population
Austral
6,847
Carnes Hill
3,332
Metric leadAustral 2Carnes Hill 81 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 retireesCarnes Hill
- Best for familiesCarnes Hill
- Best for investmentAustral
- Best for best valueCarnes Hill
- Best for best schoolsCarnes 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 | 47.4/100 | 63.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.8/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.2 / 1k | 21.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 106 | 9 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 83.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 107 |
| Planning activity | 109 | 1 |
| Population | 6,847 | 3,332 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Austral is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, and Carnes Hill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Austral pulls ahead on schools and education options and public transport access, whereas Carnes Hill is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Austral suits investors more clearly, whereas Carnes Hill is the stronger match for retirees and families.