Overall score
Galston
51.8/100
Mount Colah
59.0/100
Galston vs Mount Colah, NSW suburb comparison
Mount Colah for families and investment.
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
9
Mount Colah
105
Population
Galston
3,195
Mount Colah
7,816
Metric leadGalston 0Mount Colah 92 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMount Colah
- Best for investmentMount Colah
- 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 | 51.8/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.2/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.6 / 1k | 11.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 67 | 161 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 105 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 13 |
| Population | 3,195 | 7,816 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Galston is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, 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 schools and education options; Mount Colah answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mount Colah, while Galston remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.