Mayfield East vs Waratah, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Mayfield East | Waratah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.4/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.5/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 114.8 / 1k | 162.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 110 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 190 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 21 |
| Population | 1,794 | 4,927 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMayfield East
- Best for familiesWaratah
- Best for investmentMayfield East
- Best for best valueWaratah
- Best for best schoolsWaratah
Comparison summary
Mayfield East and Waratah (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Waratah (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Waratah (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Mayfield East; Crime rate favours Mayfield East. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Mayfield East, Families → Waratah (NSW), Investment → Mayfield East, Best value → Waratah (NSW).