Overall score
Cartwright
27.4/100
Prestons
44.7/100
Cartwright vs Prestons, NSW Suburb Comparison
Prestons for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CartwrightPrestons
Crime rate
Cartwright
72.8 / 1k
Prestons
168.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cartwright
37
Prestons
186
Population
Cartwright
2,616
Prestons
15,694
Metric leadCartwright 4Prestons 81 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Cartwright | Prestons |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.4/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.6/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.8 / 1k | 168.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 156 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 37 | 186 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 26 |
| Green cover | 30.1% | 9.0% |
| Population | 2,616 | 15,694 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Cartwright reads as a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand; Prestons is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Cartwright sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Prestons is in a middle-ring position.
Cartwright tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook, while Prestons stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Prestons, while Cartwright 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.