Overall score
Casula
44.7/100
Prestons
44.7/100
Casula vs Prestons, NSW Suburb Comparison
Casula for investment; Prestons for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CasulaPrestons
Crime rate
Casula
168.6 / 1k
Prestons
168.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Casula
264
Prestons
186
Population
Casula
16,584
Prestons
15,694
Metric leadCasula 7Prestons 33 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 | Casula | Prestons |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.0/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 168.6 / 1k | 168.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 22 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 197 | 156 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 264 | 186 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 26 |
| Green cover | 10.4% | 9.0% |
| Population | 16,584 | 15,694 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Casula reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Prestons is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Casula pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Prestons is the better pick for schools and education options, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Prestons, while Casula 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.