Overall score
Carramar
40.7/100
Old Guildford
37.4/100
Carramar vs Old Guildford, NSW suburb comparison
Carramar for investment and schools; Old Guildford for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarramarOld Guildford
Crime rate
Carramar
116.5 / 1k
Old Guildford
61.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carramar
53
Old Guildford
33
Population
Carramar
3,475
Old Guildford
2,857
Metric leadCarramar 6Old Guildford 4across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesOld Guildford
- Best for familiesOld Guildford
- Best for investmentCarramar
- Best for best schoolsCarramar
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 | Carramar | Old Guildford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.7/100 | 37.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.4/100 | 30.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 116.5 / 1k | 61.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | — |
| Public transport stops | 50 | 31 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 33 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 3 |
| Population | 3,475 | 2,857 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Carramar reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Old Guildford is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible.
Carramar pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Old Guildford is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Carramar suits investors and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Old Guildford is the stronger match for retirees and families.