Overall score
North Strathfield
60.1/100
Wareemba
55.9/100
North Strathfield vs Wareemba, NSW Suburb Comparison
North Strathfield for retirees and families; Wareemba for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
North StrathfieldWareemba
Crime rate
North Strathfield
29.5 / 1k
Wareemba
34.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Strathfield
159
Wareemba
25
Population
North Strathfield
4,618
Wareemba
1,519
Metric leadNorth Strathfield 8Wareemba 22 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNorth Strathfield
- Best for familiesNorth Strathfield
- Best for investmentWareemba
- Best for best valueWareemba
- Best for best schoolsWareemba
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 | North Strathfield | Wareemba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.1/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.2/100 | 54.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.5 / 1k | 34.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 10 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 159 | 25 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 3 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Population | 4,618 | 1,519 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
North Strathfield is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Wareemba is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. North Strathfield sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Wareemba is closer to the city centre.
North Strathfield pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas Wareemba is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose North Strathfield if you are weighing investors; lean toward Wareemba for families and households prioritising schools.
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.