Broadmeadow vs Newcastle West, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Broadmeadow | Newcastle West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.8/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 289.1 / 1k | 583.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 66 | 59 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 156 | 227 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 11 |
| Population | 1,688 | 1,453 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNewcastle West
- Best for familiesBroadmeadow
- Best for investmentBroadmeadow
- Best for best valueBroadmeadow
- Best for best schoolsBroadmeadow
Comparison summary
Broadmeadow and Newcastle West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Broadmeadow leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Newcastle West; Housing (desirability) favours Broadmeadow; Crime rate favours Broadmeadow. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Newcastle West, Families → Broadmeadow, Investment → Broadmeadow, Best value → Broadmeadow.