Overall score
Carrick
38.8/100
Westbury
35.8/100
Carrick for retirees and investment; Westbury for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Carrick
38.8/100
Westbury
35.8/100
Crime rate
Carrick
1606.6 / 1k
Westbury
491.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carrick
6
Westbury
5
Population
Carrick
721
Westbury
2,272
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Put side by side, Carrick is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Westbury is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Carrick sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Westbury is further into the wider countryside.
Carrick tends to lead on housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Westbury stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. Carrick generally means more mid-market housing value, while Westbury leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Carrick if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Westbury for families and households prioritising schools.