Newtown vs Waterloo, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Newtown | Waterloo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.3/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 13.1/100 | 6.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.6 / 1k | 105.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 75 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 545 | 538 |
| Planning activity | 74 | 30 |
| Population | 14,690 | 16,379 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Newtown (NSW) and Waterloo (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Waterloo (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Newtown (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Newtown (NSW); Crime rate favours Waterloo (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Newtown (NSW), Families → Newtown (NSW), Best value → Newtown (NSW), Best schools → Newtown (NSW).