Overall score
Elanora Heights
63.3/100
Terrey Hills
62.9/100
Elanora Heights vs Terrey Hills, NSW Suburb Comparison
Elanora Heights for retirees and investment; Terrey Hills for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Elanora HeightsTerrey Hills
Crime rate
Elanora Heights
49.7 / 1k
Terrey Hills
41.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elanora Heights
143
Terrey Hills
394
Population
Elanora Heights
4,581
Terrey Hills
3,142
Metric leadElanora Heights 4Terrey Hills 72 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 retireesElanora Heights
- Best for investmentElanora Heights
- Best for best valueTerrey Hills
- Best for best schoolsTerrey Hills
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 | Elanora Heights | Terrey Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.3/100 | 62.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.5/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.7 / 1k | 41.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 46 | 63 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 143 | 394 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 12 |
| Green cover | 8.9% | 1.8% |
| Population | 4,581 | 3,142 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Elanora Heights is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Terrey Hills is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Elanora Heights pulls ahead on parks and reserves, plus a larger local community, whereas Terrey Hills is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Terrey Hills, while Elanora Heights 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.