Overall score
Delungra
30.1/100
Inverell
42.0/100
Delungra vs Inverell, NSW Suburb Comparison
Delungra for families; Inverell for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DelungraInverell
Crime rate
Delungra
62.5 / 1k
Inverell
119.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Delungra
4
Inverell
290
Population
Delungra
625
Inverell
12,057
Metric leadDelungra 2Inverell 92 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 | Delungra | Inverell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.1/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.2/100 | 61.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.5 / 1k | 119.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 50 | 191 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 290 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 65 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Population | 625 | 12,057 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Delungra reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Inverell is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Delungra is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Inverell answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Inverell, while Delungra 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.