Overall score
Busby
38.5/100
Cecil Hills
61.1/100
Busby vs Cecil Hills, NSW suburb comparison
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
34
Cecil Hills
89
Population
Busby
4,446
Cecil Hills
6,906
Metric leadBusby 1Cecil Hills 10across 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 retireesCecil Hills
- Best for familiesCecil Hills
- Best for investmentCecil Hills
- 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 | 38.5/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.9 / 1k | 20.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 63 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 89 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 3 |
| Population | 4,446 | 6,906 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Busby is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, 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 excellent public transport and relatively affordable housing, while Cecil Hills stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Busby generally means more approachable housing costs, while Cecil Hills leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Cecil Hills, while Busby remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.