Overall score
Ingleburn
69.2/100
Minto Heights
36.1/100
Ingleburn for families and investment; Minto Heights for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ingleburn
69.2/100
Minto Heights
36.1/100
Crime rate
Ingleburn
55.8 / 1k
Minto Heights
55.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ingleburn
368
Minto Heights
49
Population
Ingleburn
15,264
Minto Heights
384
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ingleburn | Minto Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.2/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.8 / 1k | 55.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | — |
| Public transport stops | 235 | 28 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 368 | 49 |
| Planning activity | 44 | 3 |
| Population | 15,264 | 384 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Ingleburn reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Minto Heights is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Minto Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Ingleburn keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Ingleburn is stronger for public transport access and walkability; Minto Heights answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Ingleburn if you are weighing families and investors; lean toward Minto Heights for retirees.