Carrington vs Mayfield East, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Carrington | Mayfield East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.8/100 | 30.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.3 / 1k | 114.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 23 |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 8 |
| Population | 2,061 | 1,794 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCarrington
- Best for familiesCarrington
- Best for investmentMayfield East
- Best for best valueCarrington
- Best for best schoolsMayfield East
Comparison summary
Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) and Mayfield East offer different strengths across official suburb data. Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Carrington (Newcastle - NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Carrington (Newcastle - NSW); Crime rate favours Carrington (Newcastle - NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Carrington (Newcastle - NSW), Families → Carrington (Newcastle - NSW), Investment → Mayfield East, Best value → Carrington (Newcastle - NSW).
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