Carrington vs Newcastle East, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Carrington | Newcastle East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.8/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 22.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.3 / 1k | 248.8 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 6 |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 305 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 10 |
| Population | 2,061 | 1,061 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCarrington
- Best for familiesCarrington
- Best for beach lifestyleNewcastle East
- Best for investmentNewcastle East
- Best for best valueCarrington
- Best for best schoolsCarrington
Comparison summary
Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) and Newcastle 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), Beach lifestyle → Newcastle East, Investment → Newcastle East.
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