Carnes Hill vs Prestons, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Carnes Hill | Prestons |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.5/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.7/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.8 / 1k | 182.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 156 |
| Walkability | 83.5/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 107 | 167 |
| Planning activity | 64 | 13 |
| Population | 3,332 | 15,694 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCarnes Hill
- Best for familiesCarnes Hill
- Best for investmentPrestons
- Best for best valueCarnes Hill
- Best for best schoolsPrestons
Comparison summary
Carnes Hill and Prestons offer different strengths across official suburb data. Prestons leads on more comparison categories overall. Housing (desirability) favours Carnes Hill; Crime rate favours Carnes Hill; Schools & preschools favours Prestons. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Carnes Hill, Families → Carnes Hill, Investment → Prestons, Best value → Carnes Hill.