Overall score
Fernleigh
51.0/100
Newrybar
47.2/100
Fernleigh vs Newrybar, NSW Suburb Comparison
Fernleigh for families and investment; Newrybar for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FernleighNewrybar
Crime rate
Fernleigh
22.3 / 1k
Newrybar
21.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fernleigh
2
Newrybar
0
Population
Fernleigh
298
Newrybar
532
Metric leadFernleigh 4Newrybar 44 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.
| Category | Fernleigh | Newrybar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.0/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.8/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.3 / 1k | 21.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 40 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 7 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 298 | 532 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Fernleigh is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Newrybar is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Fernleigh is stronger for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook; Newrybar answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and overall desirability.
Choose Fernleigh if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Newrybar for families 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.