Hamilton North vs Waratah 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 | Waratah West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.5/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.1/100 | 46.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 289.1 / 1k | 162.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 48 |
| Walkability | 30.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 50 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 8 |
| Population | 934 | 3,142 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHamilton North
- Best for familiesHamilton North
- Best for investmentHamilton North
- Best for best valueWaratah West
- Best for best schoolsWaratah West
Comparison summary
Hamilton North and Waratah West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Waratah West leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Waratah West; Housing (desirability) favours Waratah West; Crime rate favours Waratah West. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Hamilton North, Families → Hamilton North, Investment → Hamilton North, Best value → Waratah West.