Overall score
Jewells
48.0/100
Redhead
54.6/100
Jewells vs Redhead, NSW Suburb Comparison
Redhead for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
JewellsRedhead
Crime rate
Jewells
88.1 / 1k
Redhead
66.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jewells
43
Redhead
152
Population
Jewells
2,452
Redhead
3,785
Metric leadJewells 4Redhead 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Jewells | Redhead |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.0/100 | 54.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.5/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 88.1 / 1k | 66.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 67 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 152 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 30 |
| Green cover | 6.6% | 0.3% |
| Population | 2,452 | 3,785 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Jewells is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Redhead is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone. Where Redhead is shaped by the coast, Jewells offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Jewells tends to lead on schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook, while Redhead stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Redhead, while Jewells 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.