Overall score
Holmesville
43.8/100
West Wallsend
40.5/100
Holmesville vs West Wallsend, NSW Suburb Comparison
Holmesville for families; West Wallsend for retirees and investment.
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
30
West Wallsend
3
Population
Holmesville
1,413
West Wallsend
2,981
Metric leadHolmesville 6West Wallsend 52 tiedacross 13 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 investmentWest Wallsend
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 | 43.8/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.5/100 | 63.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.1 / 1k | 48.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 52 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 17 |
| Green cover | 18.8% | 18.0% |
| Population | 1,413 | 2,981 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Holmesville is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and West Wallsend is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand.
On the data, Holmesville is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities; West Wallsend answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and overall desirability.
Holmesville suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas West Wallsend is the stronger match for retirees.
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.