Overall score
Duffys Forest
48.4/100
Ingleside
47.6/100
Duffys Forest vs Ingleside, NSW Suburb Comparison
Duffys Forest for families and value; Ingleside for retirees and investment.
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
114
Ingleside
58
Population
Duffys Forest
509
Ingleside
1,030
Metric leadDuffys Forest 7Ingleside 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesIngleside
- Best for familiesDuffys Forest
- Best for investmentIngleside
- 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 | 48.4/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.9/100 | 18.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.3 / 1k | 49.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 32 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 114 | 58 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 5 |
| Green cover | 1.8% | 12.7% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Ingleside stands out for walkability and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Duffys Forest, while Ingleside 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.