Overall score
Newcastle West
55.2/100
Tighes Hill
46.9/100
Newcastle West vs Tighes Hill, NSW Suburb Comparison
Newcastle West for retirees and families; Tighes Hill for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Newcastle WestTighes Hill
Crime rate
Newcastle West
551.4 / 1k
Tighes Hill
55.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Newcastle West
238
Tighes Hill
47
Population
Newcastle West
1,453
Tighes Hill
1,801
Metric leadNewcastle West 8Tighes Hill 41 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 retireesNewcastle West
- Best for familiesNewcastle West
- Best for best valueTighes Hill
- Best for best schoolsNewcastle 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 | Newcastle West | Tighes Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.2/100 | 46.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.8/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 551.4 / 1k | 55.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 29 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 238 | 47 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 14 |
| Green cover | 20.5% | 3.9% |
| Population | 1,453 | 1,801 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Newcastle West is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Tighes Hill is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Newcastle West pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Tighes Hill is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Newcastle West sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Tighes Hill.
Choose Newcastle West if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Tighes Hill for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.