Overall score
Holmesville
38.2/100
West Wallsend
39.6/100
Holmesville vs West Wallsend, NSW suburb comparison
Holmesville for families and schools; West Wallsend for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HolmesvilleWest Wallsend
Crime rate
Holmesville
49.1 / 1k
West Wallsend
48.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Holmesville
29
West Wallsend
2
Population
Holmesville
1,413
West Wallsend
2,981
Metric leadHolmesville 4West Wallsend 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 retireesWest Wallsend
- Best for familiesHolmesville
- Best for best schoolsHolmesville
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 | Holmesville | West Wallsend |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.2/100 | 39.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.5/100 | 76.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.1 / 1k | 48.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 52 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 29 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 16 |
| Population | 1,413 | 2,981 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Holmesville is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and West Wallsend is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm.
On the data, Holmesville is stronger for parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities; West Wallsend answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer West Wallsend, while Holmesville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.