Cheltenham vs Normanhurst, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cheltenham | Normanhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.2/100 | 60.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.1/100 | 38.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.8 / 1k | 20.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 69 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 169 | 133 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 10 |
| Population | 2,166 | 5,387 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCheltenham
- Best for familiesCheltenham
- Best for investmentNormanhurst
- Best for best valueNormanhurst
- Best for best schoolsNormanhurst
Comparison summary
Cheltenham (NSW) and Normanhurst offer different strengths across official suburb data. Normanhurst leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Normanhurst; Housing (desirability) favours Normanhurst; Crime rate favours Cheltenham (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Cheltenham (NSW), Families → Cheltenham (NSW), Investment → Normanhurst, Best value → Normanhurst.