Overall score
Elmore
35.5/100
Huntly
56.1/100
Elmore for families; Huntly for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Elmore
35.5/100
Huntly
56.1/100
Crime rate
Elmore
41.5 / 1k
Huntly
65.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elmore
0
Huntly
23
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.
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 schools and education options and a calmer planning outlook; Huntly answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Elmore generally means more approachable housing costs, while Huntly leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Huntly, while Elmore remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.