Broadmeadow vs Merewether Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Broadmeadow | Merewether Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.8/100 | 31.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.5/100 | 39.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 289.1 / 1k | 83.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 66 | 28 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 156 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 3 |
| Population | 1,688 | 1,495 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMerewether Heights
- Best for familiesBroadmeadow
- Best for best schoolsBroadmeadow
Comparison summary
Broadmeadow and Merewether Heights offer different strengths across official suburb data. Broadmeadow leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Broadmeadow; Housing (desirability) favours Merewether Heights; Crime rate favours Merewether Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Merewether Heights, Families → Broadmeadow, Best schools → Broadmeadow.