Overall score
Broadmeadow
50.8/100
Newcastle West
55.0/100
Broadmeadow vs Newcastle West, NSW suburb comparison
Broadmeadow for investment and value; Newcastle West for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BroadmeadowNewcastle West
Crime rate
Broadmeadow
306.5 / 1k
Newcastle West
551.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Broadmeadow
156
Newcastle West
227
Population
Broadmeadow
1,688
Newcastle West
1,453
Metric leadBroadmeadow 5Newcastle West 51 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNewcastle West
- Best for investmentBroadmeadow
- Best for best valueBroadmeadow
- Best for best schoolsBroadmeadow
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 | Newcastle West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 306.5 / 1k | 551.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 66 | 59 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 156 | 227 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 13 |
| Population | 1,688 | 1,453 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Broadmeadow is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Newcastle West is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Broadmeadow tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Newcastle West stands out for parks and reserves and walkability.
Choose Broadmeadow if you are weighing families and investors; lean toward Newcastle West for retirees.