Overall score
East Branxton
38.3/100
North Rothbury
44.4/100
East Branxton vs North Rothbury, NSW suburb comparison
East Branxton for retirees and families; North Rothbury for value.
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
14
Population
East Branxton
1,881
North Rothbury
2,502
Metric leadEast Branxton 2North Rothbury 62 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesEast Branxton
- Best for familiesEast Branxton
- Best for best valueNorth Rothbury
- Best for best schoolsEast Branxton
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 | 38.3/100 | 44.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.0/100 | 82.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.6 / 1k | 59.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 50 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 105 |
| 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 slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds.
On the data, East Branxton is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook; North Rothbury answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose East Branxton if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward North Rothbury for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.