Charlestown vs Highfields, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Charlestown | Highfields |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.8/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.1/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.5 / 1k | 91.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 225 | 20 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 209 | 19 |
| Planning activity | 55 | 5 |
| Population | 13,601 | 936 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHighfields
- Best for familiesCharlestown
- Best for best valueCharlestown
- Best for best schoolsCharlestown
Comparison summary
Charlestown (NSW) and Highfields (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Charlestown (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Charlestown (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Charlestown (NSW); Crime rate favours Charlestown (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Highfields (NSW), Families → Charlestown (NSW), Best value → Charlestown (NSW), Best schools → Charlestown (NSW).