Overall score
Broadmeadow
51.2/100
Merewether Heights
51.0/100
Broadmeadow vs Merewether Heights, NSW Suburb Comparison
Broadmeadow for families; Merewether Heights for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BroadmeadowMerewether Heights
Crime rate
Broadmeadow
306.5 / 1k
Merewether Heights
80.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Broadmeadow
166
Merewether Heights
14
Population
Broadmeadow
1,688
Merewether Heights
1,495
Metric leadBroadmeadow 7Merewether Heights 41 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMerewether Heights
- Best for familiesBroadmeadow
- Best for investmentMerewether Heights
- Best for best valueMerewether Heights
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 | Broadmeadow | Merewether Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.2/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 306.5 / 1k | 80.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 66 | 28 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 166 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 8 |
| Green cover | 0.3% | 10.6% |
| Population | 1,688 | 1,495 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Broadmeadow is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Merewether Heights is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Merewether Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Broadmeadow keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Broadmeadow pulls ahead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Merewether Heights is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Merewether Heights, while Broadmeadow remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.