East Maitland vs Horseshoe Bend, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | East Maitland | Horseshoe Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.2/100 | 27.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.3/100 | 76.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 109.2 / 1k | 105.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | — |
| Public transport stops | 275 | — |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 447 | 15 |
| Planning activity | 59 | 6 |
| Population | 11,860 | 427 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesEast Maitland
- Best for familiesEast Maitland
- Best for best valueEast Maitland
- Best for best schoolsEast Maitland
Comparison summary
East Maitland and Horseshoe Bend offer different strengths across official suburb data. East Maitland leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours East Maitland; Housing (desirability) favours Horseshoe Bend; Crime rate favours Horseshoe Bend. Quick verdicts: Retirees → East Maitland, Families → East Maitland, Best value → East Maitland, Best schools → East Maitland.