Overall score
Elmore
35.7/100
Huntly
44.8/100
Elmore for schools; Huntly for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Elmore
35.7/100
Huntly
44.8/100
Crime rate
Elmore
50.7 / 1k
Huntly
72.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elmore
1
Huntly
46
Population
Elmore
847
Huntly
3,585
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Elmore | Huntly |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.7/100 | 44.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.4/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.7 / 1k | 72.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 16.5/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 21 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 87 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 10.6% |
| Population | 847 | 3,585 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Elmore reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Huntly is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Elmore is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook; Huntly answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access. Elmore generally means more approachable housing costs, while Huntly leans toward more approachable mid-market housing.
Choose Elmore if you are weighing families; lean toward Huntly for retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.