Overall score
Austral
47.4/100
Greendale
32.8/100
Austral vs Greendale, NSW suburb comparison
Austral for investment and value; Greendale for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AustralGreendale
Crime rate
Austral
51.2 / 1k
Greendale
28.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Austral
40
Greendale
1
Population
Austral
6,847
Greendale
314
Metric leadAustral 7Greendale 21 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
Comparison summary
Austral reads as a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city; Greendale is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Greendale sits among greener hillside streets, while Austral keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Austral pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Greendale is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Austral the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Greendale.