Overall score
Hawks Nest
43.6/100
Tea Gardens
37.9/100
Hawks Nest vs Tea Gardens, NSW Suburb Comparison
Hawks Nest for families and schools; Tea Gardens for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hawks NestTea Gardens
Crime rate
Hawks Nest
—
Tea Gardens
105.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hawks Nest
19
Tea Gardens
6
Population
Hawks Nest
1,413
Tea Gardens
3,288
Metric leadHawks Nest 4Tea Gardens 52 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTea Gardens
- Best for familiesHawks Nest
- Best for investmentTea Gardens
- Best for best valueTea Gardens
- Best for best schoolsHawks Nest
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 | Hawks Nest | Tea Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.6/100 | 37.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 60.6/100 |
| Crime rate | — | 105.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 37 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 26 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Population | 1,413 | 3,288 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hawks Nest is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, and Tea Gardens is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
Hawks Nest tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Tea Gardens stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Hawks Nest sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Tea Gardens.
Hawks Nest suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Tea Gardens is the stronger match for investors 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.