Overall score
Colyton
43.3/100
Erskine Park
52.6/100
Colyton vs Erskine Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Colyton for investment; Erskine Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ColytonErskine Park
Crime rate
Colyton
123.6 / 1k
Erskine Park
29.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Colyton
135
Erskine Park
150
Population
Colyton
8,770
Erskine Park
6,486
Metric leadColyton 7Erskine Park 51 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 retireesErskine Park
- Best for familiesErskine Park
- Best for investmentColyton
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 | Colyton | Erskine Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.3/100 | 52.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.1/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 123.6 / 1k | 29.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 98 | 88 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 135 | 150 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 12 |
| Green cover | 11.3% | 13.9% |
| Population | 8,770 | 6,486 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Colyton is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Erskine Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Colyton is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Erskine Park answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Colyton if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Erskine Park for retirees and families.
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.