Overall score
Austral
47.4/100
Wallacia
46.2/100
Austral vs Wallacia, NSW suburb comparison
Austral for investment and schools; Wallacia for retirees and value.
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
40
Wallacia
8
Population
Austral
6,847
Wallacia
1,711
Metric leadAustral 7Wallacia 4across 11 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 | 47.4/100 | 46.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.8/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.2 / 1k | 28.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 106 | 35 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 103 | 7 |
| Population | 6,847 | 1,711 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Austral is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, 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 and public transport access, whereas Wallacia is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Austral if you are weighing investors and households prioritising schools; lean toward Wallacia for retirees and value-focused buyers.