Overall score
Holsworthy
54.5/100
Minto Heights
36.1/100
Holsworthy vs Minto Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Holsworthy for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HolsworthyMinto Heights
Crime rate
Holsworthy
12.5 / 1k
Minto Heights
55.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Holsworthy
0
Minto Heights
49
Population
Holsworthy
5,657
Minto Heights
384
Metric leadHolsworthy 5Minto Heights 31 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHolsworthy
- Best for familiesHolsworthy
- Best for investmentHolsworthy
- Best for best valueHolsworthy
- Best for best schoolsHolsworthy
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 | Holsworthy | Minto Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.5/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.6/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.5 / 1k | 55.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | — |
| Public transport stops | 57 | 28 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 49 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 3 |
| Population | 5,657 | 384 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Holsworthy is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Minto Heights is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Holsworthy sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Minto Heights is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Holsworthy is stronger for a quieter safety profile and public transport access; Minto Heights answers with housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Holsworthy, while Minto Heights remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.