Elsmore vs Inverell, NSW Suburb Comparison

Elsmore for families and schools; Inverell for retirees and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

ElsmoreInverell

Overall score

Elsmore

33.4/100

Inverell

42.0/100

Crime rate

Elsmore

118.5 / 1k

Inverell

119.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Elsmore

10

Inverell

290

Population

Elsmore

358

Inverell

12,057

Metric leadElsmore 3Inverell 81 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.

CategoryElsmoreInverell
Overall score33.4/10042.0/100
Housing (desirability)25.5/10061.8/100
Crime rate118.5 / 1k119.1 / 1k
Schools & preschools—3
Weather (desirability)47.0/10047.0/100
Parks & reserves115
Public transport stops11191
Walkability16.5/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities10290
Planning activity865
Green cover0.0%0.5%
Population35812,057
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/102/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Elsmore is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Inverell is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.

Elsmore tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Inverell stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.

Elsmore suits families more clearly, whereas Inverell is the stronger match for 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.

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