Overall score
Elsmore
33.4/100
Inverell
42.0/100
Elsmore for families and schools; Inverell for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
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
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 | Elsmore | Inverell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.4/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.5/100 | 61.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 118.5 / 1k | 119.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 191 |
| Walkability | 16.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 290 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 65 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Population | 358 | 12,057 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
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.