Overall score
Clarenza
32.3/100
Ulmarra
32.0/100
Clarenza vs Ulmarra, NSW Suburb Comparison
Clarenza for investment and value; Ulmarra for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ClarenzaUlmarra
Crime rate
Clarenza
112.9 / 1k
Ulmarra
69.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clarenza
1
Ulmarra
0
Population
Clarenza
602
Ulmarra
749
Metric leadClarenza 6Ulmarra 42 tiedacross 12 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 | Clarenza | Ulmarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.3/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.3/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 112.9 / 1k | 69.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 110 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 10 |
| Green cover | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Population | 602 | 749 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Clarenza is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Ulmarra is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Clarenza is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities; Ulmarra answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and a larger local community. On housing, Clarenza sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Ulmarra.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Clarenza, while Ulmarra 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.