Overall score
Canley Heights
60.2/100
Mount Pritchard
53.4/100
Canley Heights vs Mount Pritchard, NSW suburb comparison
Canley Heights for retirees and families.
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
130
Mount Pritchard
158
Population
Canley Heights
12,320
Mount Pritchard
10,426
Metric leadCanley Heights 4Mount Pritchard 61 tiedacross 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 retireesCanley Heights
- Best for familiesCanley Heights
- 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 | 60.2/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.9/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.3 / 1k | 168.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 57 | 153 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 130 | 158 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 8 |
| 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 and walkability; Mount Pritchard answers with housing affordability and schools and education options.
Canley Heights suits retirees more clearly, whereas Mount Pritchard is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.