Overall score
Austral
47.4/100
Middleton Grange
53.0/100
Austral vs Middleton Grange, NSW suburb comparison
Austral for investment; Middleton Grange for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AustralMiddleton Grange
Crime rate
Austral
51.2 / 1k
Middleton Grange
20.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Austral
40
Middleton Grange
57
Population
Austral
6,847
Middleton Grange
7,043
Metric leadAustral 2Middleton Grange 72 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 retireesMiddleton Grange
- Best for familiesMiddleton Grange
- Best for investmentAustral
- Best for best valueMiddleton Grange
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 | Middleton Grange |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.4/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.8/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.2 / 1k | 20.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 106 | 22 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 109 | 4 |
| Population | 6,847 | 7,043 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Austral is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, while Middleton Grange 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 Middleton Grange is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Austral suits investors more clearly, whereas Middleton Grange is the stronger match for retirees and families.