Austral vs Middleton Grange, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Austral | Middleton Grange |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.8/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.7 / 1k | 25.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 106 | 22 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 80 | 4 |
| Population | 6,847 | 7,043 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMiddleton Grange
- Best for familiesMiddleton Grange
- Best for investmentAustral
- Best for best valueMiddleton Grange
Comparison summary
Austral and Middleton Grange offer different strengths across official suburb data. Middleton Grange leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Middleton Grange; Housing (desirability) favours Middleton Grange; Crime rate favours Middleton Grange. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Middleton Grange, Families → Middleton Grange, Investment → Austral, Best value → Middleton Grange.