Overall score
Bourkelands
40.8/100
Mount Austin
46.2/100
Bourkelands vs Mount Austin, NSW suburb comparison
Bourkelands for retirees; Mount Austin for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BourkelandsMount Austin
Crime rate
Bourkelands
119.4 / 1k
Mount Austin
119.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bourkelands
46
Mount Austin
41
Population
Bourkelands
3,113
Mount Austin
4,035
Metric leadBourkelands 4Mount Austin 7across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBourkelands
- Best for familiesMount Austin
- Best for investmentMount Austin
- Best for best schoolsMount Austin
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 | Bourkelands | Mount Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.8/100 | 46.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 78.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.4 / 1k | 119.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 39 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 46 | 41 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 5 |
| Population | 3,113 | 4,035 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bourkelands is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Mount Austin is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Austin sits among greener hillside streets, while Bourkelands keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bourkelands tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Mount Austin stands out for parks and reserves and public transport access. On housing, Bourkelands sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Mount Austin.
Bourkelands suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Mount Austin is the stronger match for investors and households prioritising schools.