Overall score
Canley Heights
44.7/100
Mount Pritchard
39.4/100
Canley Heights vs Mount Pritchard, NSW Suburb Comparison
Canley Heights for retirees and schools; Mount Pritchard for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Canley HeightsMount Pritchard
Crime rate
Canley Heights
86.3 / 1k
Mount Pritchard
168.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Canley Heights
144
Mount Pritchard
165
Population
Canley Heights
12,320
Mount Pritchard
10,426
Metric leadCanley Heights 5Mount Pritchard 62 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 retireesCanley Heights
- Best for investmentMount Pritchard
- Best for best schoolsCanley Heights
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 | Canley Heights | Mount Pritchard |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.8/100 | 41.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.3 / 1k | 168.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 57 | 153 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 144 | 165 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 11 |
| Green cover | 11.6% | 7.4% |
| Population | 12,320 | 10,426 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Canley Heights is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Mount Pritchard is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks.
On the data, Canley Heights is stronger for a quieter safety profile, walkability, and overall desirability; Mount Pritchard answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Canley Heights, while Mount Pritchard 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.