Overall score
Newtown
59.8/100
Waterloo
52.2/100
Newtown vs Waterloo, NSW Suburb Comparison
Newtown for families and investment; Waterloo for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NewtownWaterloo
Crime rate
Newtown
117.5 / 1k
Waterloo
89.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Newtown
590
Waterloo
558
Population
Newtown
14,690
Waterloo
16,379
Metric leadNewtown 4Waterloo 63 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Newtown | Waterloo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.8/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.5/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 117.5 / 1k | 89.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 25 | 19 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 75 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 590 | 558 |
| Planning activity | 99 | 36 |
| Green cover | 3.9% | 7.1% |
| Population | 14,690 | 16,379 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Newtown is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Waterloo is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Newtown is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities; Waterloo answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Newtown, while Waterloo remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.