Overall score
Galston
54.6/100
Mount Colah
63.6/100
Galston vs Mount Colah, NSW Suburb Comparison
Galston for families and investment; Mount Colah for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GalstonMount Colah
Crime rate
Galston
16.6 / 1k
Mount Colah
11.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Galston
10
Mount Colah
105
Population
Galston
3,195
Mount Colah
7,816
Metric leadGalston 0Mount Colah 103 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 retireesMount Colah
- Best for familiesGalston
- Best for investmentGalston
- Best for best valueMount Colah
- Best for best schoolsMount Colah
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 | Galston | Mount Colah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.6/100 | 63.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.9/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.6 / 1k | 11.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 67 | 161 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 105 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 20 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 9.0% |
| Population | 3,195 | 7,816 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Galston is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Mount Colah is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Colah sits among greener hillside streets, while Galston keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Galston is stronger for excellent public transport and an affluent, sought-after address; Mount Colah answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Colah, while Galston 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.