Overall score
Busby
27.8/100
Cecil Hills
50.1/100
Busby vs Cecil Hills, NSW Suburb Comparison
Busby for investment; Cecil Hills for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BusbyCecil Hills
Crime rate
Busby
72.9 / 1k
Cecil Hills
20.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Busby
41
Cecil Hills
107
Population
Busby
4,446
Cecil Hills
6,906
Metric leadBusby 1Cecil Hills 111 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 retireesCecil Hills
- Best for familiesCecil Hills
- Best for investmentBusby
- Best for best valueCecil Hills
- Best for best schoolsCecil Hills
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 | Busby | Cecil Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.8/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.4/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.9 / 1k | 20.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 63 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 107 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 3 |
| Green cover | 10.5% | 42.7% |
| Population | 4,446 | 6,906 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Busby is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, while Cecil Hills is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Cecil Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Busby keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Busby tends to lead on schools and education options, while Cecil Hills stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Cecil Hills, while Busby remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.