Overall score
Duffys Forest
52.4/100
Ingleside
35.5/100
Duffys Forest vs Ingleside, NSW suburb comparison
Duffys Forest for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Duffys ForestIngleside
Crime rate
Duffys Forest
42.3 / 1k
Ingleside
49.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Duffys Forest
113
Ingleside
51
Population
Duffys Forest
509
Ingleside
1,030
Metric leadDuffys Forest 7Ingleside 21 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDuffys Forest
- Best for familiesDuffys Forest
- Best for investmentDuffys Forest
- Best for best valueDuffys Forest
- Best for best schoolsDuffys Forest
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 | Duffys Forest | Ingleside |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.4/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 18.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.3 / 1k | 49.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 32 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 113 | 51 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 5 |
| Population | 509 | 1,030 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Duffys Forest is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Ingleside is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Duffys Forest tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Ingleside stands out for walkability and a larger local community.
Duffys Forest suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Ingleside is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.