Overall score
Ellalong
28.9/100
Paxton
37.2/100
Ellalong vs Paxton, NSW Suburb Comparison
Paxton for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EllalongPaxton
Crime rate
Ellalong
96.7 / 1k
Paxton
96.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ellalong
3
Paxton
14
Population
Ellalong
1,351
Paxton
1,215
Metric leadEllalong 4Paxton 44 tiedacross 12 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 | Ellalong | Paxton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.9/100 | 37.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.2/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.7 / 1k | 96.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 14 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 14 |
| Green cover | 5.4% | 9.0% |
| Population | 1,351 | 1,215 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Ellalong is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Paxton is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Ellalong tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook, while Paxton stands out for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Paxton, while Ellalong 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.