Overall score
East Wardell
31.2/100
Wardell
34.6/100
East Wardell vs Wardell, NSW suburb comparison
East Wardell for retirees and families; Wardell for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
East WardellWardell
Crime rate
East Wardell
39.5 / 1k
Wardell
38.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Wardell
0
Wardell
3
Population
East Wardell
312
Wardell
830
Metric leadEast Wardell 2Wardell 71 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 Wardell
- Best for familiesEast Wardell
- Best for investmentWardell
- Best for best valueWardell
- Best for best schoolsWardell
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 | Wardell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.2/100 | 34.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.1/100 | 75.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.5 / 1k | 38.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 79 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 6 |
| Population | 312 | 830 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, East Wardell is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Wardell is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
East Wardell tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Wardell stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
East Wardell suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Wardell is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.