Overall score
Newcastle West
55.0/100
Tighes Hill
43.9/100
Newcastle West vs Tighes Hill, NSW suburb comparison
Newcastle West for schools; Tighes Hill for retirees and investment.
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
227
Tighes Hill
37
Population
Newcastle West
1,453
Tighes Hill
1,801
Metric leadNewcastle West 7Tighes Hill 4across 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 retireesTighes Hill
- Best for investmentTighes Hill
- 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 | 55.0/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 3.0/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 551.4 / 1k | 55.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 29 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 227 | 37 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 12 |
| 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 practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Newcastle West sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Tighes Hill is further out with more breathing room.
Newcastle West pulls ahead on parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Tighes Hill is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Newcastle West sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Tighes Hill.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Tighes Hill, while Newcastle West remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.