Overall score
Eschol Park
43.3/100
Raby
44.1/100
Eschol Park vs Raby, NSW Suburb Comparison
Eschol Park for families; Raby for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Eschol ParkRaby
Crime rate
Eschol Park
34.0 / 1k
Raby
56.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eschol Park
29
Raby
56
Population
Eschol Park
2,607
Raby
5,943
Metric leadEschol Park 4Raby 63 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRaby
- Best for familiesEschol Park
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 | Eschol Park | Raby |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.3/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.8/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.0 / 1k | 56.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 62 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 29 | 56 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 6 |
| Green cover | 15.0% | 16.0% |
| Population | 2,607 | 5,943 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Eschol Park is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Raby is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Eschol Park sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Raby is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Eschol Park is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Raby answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Raby, while Eschol Park 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.