Newcastle West vs Tighes Hill, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Newcastle West | Tighes Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.1/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 3.0/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 583.6 / 1k | 75.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 29 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 227 | 37 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 11 |
| Population | 1,453 | 1,801 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesTighes Hill
- Best for familiesTighes Hill
- Best for investmentTighes Hill
- Best for best valueTighes Hill
Comparison summary
Newcastle West and Tighes Hill offer different strengths across official suburb data. Newcastle West leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Newcastle West; Housing (desirability) favours Tighes Hill; Crime rate favours Tighes Hill. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Tighes Hill, Families → Tighes Hill, Investment → Tighes Hill, Best value → Tighes Hill.