Overall score
Cattai
43.8/100
Sackville North
39.5/100
Cattai vs Sackville North, NSW Suburb Comparison
Cattai for retirees and schools; Sackville North for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CattaiSackville North
Crime rate
Cattai
63.5 / 1k
Sackville North
62.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cattai
4
Sackville North
2
Population
Cattai
1,077
Sackville North
388
Metric leadCattai 7Sackville North 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCattai
- Best for familiesSackville North
- Best for best schoolsCattai
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 | Cattai | Sackville North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.8/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.5/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.5 / 1k | 62.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 4 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 6 |
| Green cover | 6.9% | 0.8% |
| Population | 1,077 | 388 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Cattai reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Sackville North is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Cattai tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Sackville North stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Cattai, while Sackville North remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.