Newcastle East vs Newcastle West, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Newcastle East | Newcastle West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.4/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.2/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 248.8 / 1k | 583.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 59 |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 305 | 227 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 11 |
| Population | 1,061 | 1,453 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesNewcastle West
- Best for beach lifestyleNewcastle East
- Best for best schoolsNewcastle West
Comparison summary
Newcastle East and Newcastle West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Newcastle East leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Newcastle West; Housing (desirability) favours Newcastle East; Crime rate favours Newcastle East. Quick verdicts: Families → Newcastle West, Beach lifestyle → Newcastle East, Best schools → Newcastle West.