Overall score
Broadmeadow
51.2/100
Merewether
55.1/100
Broadmeadow vs Merewether, NSW Suburb Comparison
Broadmeadow for families; Merewether for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BroadmeadowMerewether
Crime rate
Broadmeadow
306.5 / 1k
Merewether
80.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Broadmeadow
166
Merewether
235
Population
Broadmeadow
1,688
Merewether
11,788
Metric leadBroadmeadow 4Merewether 81 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 retireesMerewether
- Best for familiesBroadmeadow
- Best for beach lifestyleMerewether
- Best for investmentMerewether
- Best for best valueMerewether
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.2/100 | 55.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 306.5 / 1k | 80.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 66 | 184 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 166 | 235 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 108 |
| Green cover | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Population | 1,688 | 11,788 |
| 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 is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Merewether leans into coastal living, while Broadmeadow feels more inland and suburban in character.
Broadmeadow pulls ahead on schools and education options, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Merewether is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Choose Broadmeadow if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Merewether for retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and value-focused buyers.
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.