Overall score
Austral
39.8/100
Wallacia
48.5/100
Austral vs Wallacia, NSW Suburb Comparison
Austral for schools; Wallacia for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AustralWallacia
Crime rate
Austral
51.2 / 1k
Wallacia
28.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Austral
45
Wallacia
9
Population
Austral
6,847
Wallacia
1,711
Metric leadAustral 7Wallacia 51 tiedacross 13 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.
| Category | Austral | Wallacia |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.8/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.4/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.2 / 1k | 28.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 106 | 35 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 143 | 10 |
| Green cover | 15.1% | 7.1% |
| Population | 6,847 | 1,711 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Austral is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Wallacia is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Wallacia sits among greener hillside streets, while Austral keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Austral pulls ahead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Wallacia is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Choose Austral if you are weighing investors and households prioritising schools; lean toward Wallacia for retirees 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.