Hamilton North vs Newcastle West, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Hamilton North | Newcastle West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.5/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.1/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 289.1 / 1k | 583.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 59 |
| Walkability | 30.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 227 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 11 |
| Population | 934 | 1,453 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesNewcastle West
- Best for investmentHamilton North
- Best for best valueHamilton North
- Best for best schoolsNewcastle West
Comparison summary
Hamilton North and Newcastle West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Newcastle West leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Newcastle West; Housing (desirability) favours Hamilton North; Crime rate favours Hamilton North. Quick verdicts: Families → Newcastle West, Investment → Hamilton North, Best value → Hamilton North, Best schools → Newcastle West.