Overall score
Horningsea Park
48.3/100
Middleton Grange
50.2/100
Horningsea Park vs Middleton Grange, NSW Suburb Comparison
Horningsea Park for families and schools; Middleton Grange for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Horningsea ParkMiddleton Grange
Crime rate
Horningsea Park
20.8 / 1k
Middleton Grange
20.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Horningsea Park
33
Middleton Grange
70
Population
Horningsea Park
3,673
Middleton Grange
7,043
Metric leadHorningsea Park 4Middleton Grange 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 retireesMiddleton Grange
- Best for familiesHorningsea Park
- Best for best schoolsHorningsea 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 | Horningsea Park | Middleton Grange |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.3/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.8/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.8 / 1k | 20.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 22 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 33 | 70 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 4 |
| Green cover | 3.0% | 17.7% |
| Population | 3,673 | 7,043 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Horningsea Park is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, and Middleton Grange is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Horningsea Park sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Middleton Grange is in a middle-ring position.
Horningsea Park tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Middleton Grange stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Horningsea Park the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Middleton Grange.
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.