Overall score
Carrington
43.4/100
Newcastle
63.4/100
Carrington vs Newcastle, NSW suburb comparison
Carrington for value; Newcastle for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CarringtonNewcastle
Crime rate
Carrington
149.0 / 1k
Newcastle
217.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carrington
79
Newcastle
673
Population
Carrington
2,061
Newcastle
3,852
Metric leadCarrington 3Newcastle 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
| Category | Carrington | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.4/100 | 63.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 22.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 149.0 / 1k | 217.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 56 |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 673 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 27 |
| Population | 2,061 | 3,852 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Carrington reads as a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by; Newcastle is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Newcastle 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 is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
Carrington suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Newcastle is the stronger match for families and people chasing a beach lifestyle.