Hawks Nest vs Tea Gardens, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Hawks Nest | Tea Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.2/100 | 37.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.6/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Crime rate | — | 111.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 37 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 202 | 194 |
| Population | 1,413 | 3,288 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHawks Nest
- Best for familiesHawks Nest
- Best for investmentTea Gardens
- Best for best valueTea Gardens
- Best for best schoolsHawks Nest
Comparison summary
Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens offer different strengths across official suburb data. Tea Gardens leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Tea Gardens; Housing (desirability) favours Tea Gardens; Parks & reserves favours Tea Gardens. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Hawks Nest, Families → Hawks Nest, Investment → Tea Gardens, Best value → Tea Gardens.