Overall score
Horningsea Park
48.3/100
Prestons
44.7/100
Horningsea Park vs Prestons, NSW Suburb Comparison
Horningsea Park for families and schools; Prestons for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Horningsea ParkPrestons
Crime rate
Horningsea Park
20.8 / 1k
Prestons
168.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Horningsea Park
33
Prestons
186
Population
Horningsea Park
3,673
Prestons
15,694
Metric leadHorningsea Park 6Prestons 61 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 retireesPrestons
- 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 | Prestons |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.3/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.8/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.8 / 1k | 168.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 156 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 33 | 186 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 26 |
| Green cover | 3.0% | 9.0% |
| Population | 3,673 | 15,694 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Horningsea Park is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, and Prestons is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Horningsea Park sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Prestons is in a middle-ring position.
Horningsea Park pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Prestons is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Horningsea Park the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Prestons.
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.