Overall score
Mayfield West
38.9/100
Waratah West
38.9/100
Mayfield West vs Waratah West, NSW Suburb Comparison
Mayfield West for families and value; Waratah West for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mayfield WestWaratah West
Crime rate
Mayfield West
109.0 / 1k
Waratah West
158.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mayfield West
134
Waratah West
54
Population
Mayfield West
1,993
Waratah West
3,142
Metric leadMayfield West 5Waratah West 53 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 retireesWaratah West
- Best for familiesMayfield West
- Best for best valueMayfield West
- Best for best schoolsMayfield West
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 | Mayfield West | Waratah West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.9/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.8/100 | 55.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 109.0 / 1k | 158.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 71 | 48 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 134 | 54 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 9 |
| Green cover | 5.7% | 19.8% |
| Population | 1,993 | 3,142 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mayfield West is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Waratah West is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Mayfield West tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, while Waratah West stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and a calmer planning outlook.
Retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Mayfield West the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Waratah West.
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.