Overall score
Basket Range
48.8/100
Carey Gully
37.5/100
Basket Range for retirees and families; Carey Gully for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Basket Range
48.8/100
Carey Gully
37.5/100
Crime rate
Basket Range
15.9 / 1k
Carey Gully
9.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Basket Range
8
Carey Gully
15
Population
Basket Range
364
Carey Gully
428
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Basket Range | Carey Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.8/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.9/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.9 / 1k | 9.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 15 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 15 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 5 |
| Population | 364 | 428 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Basket Range reads as a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace; Carey Gully is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Basket Range pulls ahead on overall desirability and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Carey Gully is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Basket Range, while Carey Gully remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.