Overall score
Meerschaum Vale
54.9/100
Wardell
39.4/100
Meerschaum Vale vs Wardell, NSW Suburb Comparison
Meerschaum Vale for schools; Wardell for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Meerschaum ValeWardell
Crime rate
Meerschaum Vale
38.3 / 1k
Wardell
38.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Meerschaum Vale
1
Wardell
6
Population
Meerschaum Vale
372
Wardell
830
Metric leadMeerschaum Vale 5Wardell 42 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesWardell
- Best for investmentWardell
- Best for best schoolsMeerschaum Vale
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 | Meerschaum Vale | Wardell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.9/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.6/100 | 63.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.3 / 1k | 38.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 79 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 8 |
| Green cover | 4.6% | 3.0% |
| Population | 372 | 830 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Meerschaum Vale is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Wardell is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Meerschaum Vale tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook, while Wardell stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Meerschaum Vale if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Wardell for investors and households prioritising schools.
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.