Broadmeadow vs Waratah, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Broadmeadow | Waratah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.8/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.5/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 289.1 / 1k | 162.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 66 | 110 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 156 | 190 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 21 |
| Population | 1,688 | 4,927 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBroadmeadow
- Best for best valueWaratah
- Best for best schoolsWaratah
Comparison summary
Broadmeadow and Waratah (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Waratah (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Waratah (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Waratah (NSW); Crime rate favours Waratah (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Broadmeadow, Best value → Waratah (NSW), Best schools → Waratah (NSW).