Mayfield West 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 West | Waratah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.5/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 114.4 / 1k | 162.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 71 | 110 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 131 | 190 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 21 |
| Population | 1,993 | 4,927 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMayfield West
- Best for familiesWaratah
- Best for investmentMayfield West
- Best for best schoolsWaratah
Comparison summary
Mayfield West 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 West; Crime rate favours Mayfield West. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Mayfield West, Families → Waratah (NSW), Investment → Mayfield West, Best schools → Waratah (NSW).