Overall score
Eglinton
37.2/100
Wattle Flat
43.3/100
Eglinton vs Wattle Flat, NSW Suburb Comparison
Eglinton for investment and value; Wattle Flat for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EglintonWattle Flat
Crime rate
Eglinton
94.5 / 1k
Wattle Flat
92.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eglinton
19
Wattle Flat
41
Population
Eglinton
3,012
Wattle Flat
270
Metric leadEglinton 4Wattle Flat 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWattle Flat
- Best for familiesWattle Flat
- Best for investmentEglinton
- Best for best valueEglinton
- Best for best schoolsEglinton
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 | Eglinton | Wattle Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.2/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.5 / 1k | 92.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 52.2/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 79 | 36 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 41 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 3 |
| Green cover | 0.3% | 17.1% |
| Population | 3,012 | 270 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Eglinton is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Wattle Flat is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Eglinton tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and overall desirability, while Wattle Flat stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability. Eglinton generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Wattle Flat leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Eglinton, while Wattle Flat remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.