Overall score
Broadmeadow
50.8/100
Merewether Heights
35.9/100
Broadmeadow vs Merewether Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Merewether Heights for retirees and families.
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
156
Merewether Heights
9
Population
Broadmeadow
1,688
Merewether Heights
1,495
Metric leadBroadmeadow 6Merewether Heights 4across 10 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 familiesMerewether Heights
- Best for best schoolsMerewether 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 | 50.8/100 | 35.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.5/100 | 39.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 306.5 / 1k | 80.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 66 | 28 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 156 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 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 and public transport access, whereas Merewether Heights is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Broadmeadow suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Merewether Heights is the stronger match for retirees.