Overall score
Rankin Park
48.7/100
Wallsend
65.4/100
Rankin Park vs Wallsend, NSW suburb comparison
Rankin Park for retirees and families; Wallsend for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Rankin ParkWallsend
Crime rate
Rankin Park
59.6 / 1k
Wallsend
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rankin Park
18
Wallsend
293
Population
Rankin Park
2,547
Wallsend
13,244
Metric leadRankin Park 3Wallsend 71 tiedacross 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 retireesRankin Park
- Best for familiesRankin Park
- Best for best valueWallsend
- Best for best schoolsRankin Park
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 | Rankin Park | Wallsend |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.7/100 | 65.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.7/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.6 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 22 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 202 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 293 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 46 |
| Population | 2,547 | 13,244 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Rankin Park is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, while Wallsend is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Rankin Park sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Wallsend is in a middle-ring position.
Rankin Park pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Wallsend is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access. Rankin Park generally means more sought-after housing, while Wallsend leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Rankin Park if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Wallsend for families and value-focused buyers.