Overall score
East Wardell
31.2/100
Meerschaum Vale
42.2/100
East Wardell vs Meerschaum Vale, NSW suburb comparison
Meerschaum Vale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
East WardellMeerschaum Vale
Crime rate
East Wardell
39.5 / 1k
Meerschaum Vale
38.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Wardell
0
Meerschaum Vale
0
Population
East Wardell
312
Meerschaum Vale
372
Metric leadEast Wardell 0Meerschaum Vale 72 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMeerschaum Vale
- Best for familiesMeerschaum Vale
- Best for best valueMeerschaum Vale
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 Wardell | Meerschaum Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.2/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.1/100 | 71.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.5 / 1k | 38.3 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 48 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 2 |
| Population | 312 | 372 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, East Wardell is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Meerschaum Vale is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
East Wardell tends to lead on excellent public transport and a country-town feel, while Meerschaum Vale stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, East Wardell sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Meerschaum Vale.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Meerschaum Vale, while East Wardell remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.