Overall score
Minmi
44.7/100
Wallsend
54.6/100
Minmi vs Wallsend, NSW Suburb Comparison
Minmi for families and schools; Wallsend for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MinmiWallsend
Crime rate
Minmi
59.3 / 1k
Wallsend
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Minmi
52
Wallsend
302
Population
Minmi
700
Wallsend
13,244
Metric leadMinmi 3Wallsend 91 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 | Minmi | Wallsend |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 54.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.1/100 | 73.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.3 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 22 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 202 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 52 | 302 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 60 |
| Green cover | 12.0% | 35.3% |
| Population | 700 | 13,244 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Minmi is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Wallsend is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Minmi pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Wallsend is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wallsend, while Minmi 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.