Cooks Hill 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 | Cooks Hill | Newcastle East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.0/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 12.6/100 | 22.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 248.8 / 1k | 248.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 6 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 281 | 305 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 10 |
| Population | 3,774 | 1,061 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCooks Hill
- Best for familiesNewcastle East
- Best for beach lifestyleNewcastle East
- Best for investmentNewcastle East
- Best for best valueNewcastle East
- Best for best schoolsCooks Hill
Comparison summary
Cooks Hill and Newcastle East offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cooks Hill leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cooks Hill; Housing (desirability) favours Newcastle East; Parks & reserves favours Newcastle East. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Cooks Hill, Families → Newcastle East, Beach lifestyle → Newcastle East, Investment → Newcastle East.