Overall score
Bourkelands
42.6/100
Mount Austin
43.3/100
Bourkelands vs Mount Austin, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bourkelands for value; Mount Austin for retirees 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
51
Mount Austin
48
Population
Bourkelands
3,113
Mount Austin
4,035
Metric leadBourkelands 3Mount Austin 91 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 retireesMount Austin
- Best for investmentMount Austin
- Best for best valueBourkelands
- 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 | 42.6/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.2/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.4 / 1k | 119.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 39 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 51 | 48 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 7 |
| Green cover | 11.8% | 23.7% |
| 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, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, while Mount Austin stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves. On housing, Bourkelands sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Mount Austin.
Bourkelands suits retirees more clearly, whereas Mount Austin is the stronger match for families, investors, and households prioritising schools.
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.