Overall score
Carnes Hill
63.7/100
Middleton Grange
50.2/100
Carnes Hill vs Middleton Grange, NSW Suburb Comparison
Carnes Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Carnes HillMiddleton Grange
Crime rate
Carnes Hill
21.0 / 1k
Middleton Grange
20.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carnes Hill
115
Middleton Grange
70
Population
Carnes Hill
3,332
Middleton Grange
7,043
Metric leadCarnes Hill 6Middleton Grange 52 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 retireesCarnes Hill
- Best for familiesCarnes Hill
- Best for best valueCarnes Hill
- Best for best schoolsCarnes Hill
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 | Carnes Hill | Middleton Grange |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.7/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.4/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.0 / 1k | 20.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 22 |
| Walkability | 83.5/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 115 | 70 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 4 |
| Green cover | 8.8% | 17.7% |
| Population | 3,332 | 7,043 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Carnes Hill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Middleton Grange is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Carnes Hill pulls ahead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Middleton Grange is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Carnes Hill, while Middleton Grange 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.