Overall score
East Branxton
37.7/100
North Rothbury
47.7/100
East Branxton vs North Rothbury, NSW Suburb Comparison
North Rothbury for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
East BranxtonNorth Rothbury
Crime rate
East Branxton
59.6 / 1k
North Rothbury
59.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Branxton
20
North Rothbury
15
Population
East Branxton
1,881
North Rothbury
2,502
Metric leadEast Branxton 2North Rothbury 73 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 retireesNorth Rothbury
- Best for familiesNorth Rothbury
- Best for best valueNorth Rothbury
- Best for best schoolsNorth Rothbury
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 | East Branxton | North Rothbury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.7/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.5/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.6 / 1k | 59.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 50 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 15 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 159 |
| Green cover | 2.0% | 36.6% |
| Population | 1,881 | 2,502 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, East Branxton is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and North Rothbury is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, East Branxton is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities, plus a calmer planning outlook; North Rothbury answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Choose East Branxton if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward North Rothbury for value-focused buyers.
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.