Overall score
Jesmond
42.9/100
Rankin Park
51.4/100
Jesmond vs Rankin Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Rankin Park for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
JesmondRankin Park
Crime rate
Jesmond
108.6 / 1k
Rankin Park
59.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jesmond
304
Rankin Park
25
Population
Jesmond
3,210
Rankin Park
2,547
Metric leadJesmond 5Rankin Park 71 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 familiesRankin Park
- Best for investmentRankin Park
- Best for best valueRankin Park
- Best for best schoolsRankin Park
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 | Jesmond | Rankin Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.9/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.5/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 108.6 / 1k | 59.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 40 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 304 | 25 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 16 |
| Green cover | 16.1% | 28.9% |
| Population | 3,210 | 2,547 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Jesmond is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Rankin Park is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Jesmond sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Rankin Park is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Jesmond is stronger for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Rankin Park answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Rankin Park, while Jesmond remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.