Overall score
Carss Park
68.2/100
Connells Point
61.4/100
Carss Park vs Connells Point, NSW Suburb Comparison
Carss Park for retirees and investment; Connells Point for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Carss ParkConnells Point
Crime rate
Carss Park
23.8 / 1k
Connells Point
24.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carss Park
69
Connells Point
57
Population
Carss Park
1,265
Connells Point
2,884
Metric leadCarss Park 7Connells Point 42 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 retireesCarss Park
- Best for familiesConnells Point
- Best for investmentCarss Park
- Best for best schoolsConnells Point
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 | Carss Park | Connells Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.2/100 | 61.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.4/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.8 / 1k | 24.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 30 |
| Walkability | 47.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 69 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 16 |
| Green cover | 32.9% | 11.3% |
| Population | 1,265 | 2,884 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Carss Park is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Connells Point is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Carss Park tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Connells Point stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Connells Point, while Carss Park 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.