Overall score
Austral
39.8/100
Middleton Grange
50.2/100
Austral vs Middleton Grange, NSW Suburb Comparison
Austral for schools; Middleton Grange for families and investment.
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
45
Middleton Grange
70
Population
Austral
6,847
Middleton Grange
7,043
Metric leadAustral 2Middleton Grange 83 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 familiesMiddleton Grange
- Best for investmentMiddleton Grange
- Best for best valueMiddleton Grange
- Best for best schoolsAustral
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 | 39.8/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.4/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.2 / 1k | 20.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 106 | 22 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 70 |
| Planning activity | 143 | 4 |
| Green cover | 15.1% | 17.7% |
| Population | 6,847 | 7,043 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Austral is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Middleton Grange is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Austral pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Middleton Grange is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Austral suits investors more clearly, whereas Middleton Grange is the stronger match for retirees, families, and value-focused buyers.
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.