Overall score
Gateshead
37.2/100
Jewells
48.0/100
Gateshead vs Jewells, NSW Suburb Comparison
Gateshead for families and schools; Jewells for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GatesheadJewells
Crime rate
Gateshead
66.0 / 1k
Jewells
88.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gateshead
56
Jewells
43
Population
Gateshead
3,121
Jewells
2,452
Metric leadGateshead 5Jewells 62 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Gateshead | Jewells |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.2/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.0 / 1k | 88.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 70 | 31 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 43 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 8 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 6.6% |
| Population | 3,121 | 2,452 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Gateshead reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Jewells is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Gateshead pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas Jewells is the better pick for housing affordability, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook.
Gateshead suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Jewells is the stronger match for retirees and value-focused buyers.
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.