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Carrington vs Newcastle East, NSW suburb comparison

Carrington for value; Newcastle East for families and beach lifestyle.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

CarringtonNewcastle East

Overall score

Carrington

43.4/100

Newcastle East

44.3/100

Crime rate

Carrington

149.0 / 1k

Newcastle East

218.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Carrington

79

Newcastle East

305

Population

Carrington

2,061

Newcastle East

1,061

Metric leadCarrington 7Newcastle East 31 tiedacross 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryCarringtonNewcastle East
Overall score43.4/10044.3/100
Housing (desirability)49.7/10022.2/100
Crime rate149.0 / 1k218.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools54
Parks & reserves83
Public transport stops366
Walkability48.0/10048.0/100
Nearby amenities79305
Planning activity910
Population2,0611,061
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)8/109/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Carrington is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Newcastle East is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Newcastle East is shaped by the coast, Carrington offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.

Carrington pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Newcastle East is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage.

Choose Carrington if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Newcastle East for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.

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