Overall score
Rushforth
31.2/100
Waterview Heights
39.0/100
Rushforth vs Waterview Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Rushforth for retirees; Waterview Heights for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RushforthWaterview Heights
Crime rate
Rushforth
112.6 / 1k
Waterview Heights
112.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rushforth
0
Waterview Heights
0
Population
Rushforth
285
Waterview Heights
1,364
Metric leadRushforth 2Waterview Heights 52 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRushforth
- Best for investmentWaterview Heights
- Best for best valueWaterview Heights
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 | Rushforth | Waterview Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.2/100 | 39.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 88.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 112.6 / 1k | 112.0 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 40 |
| Walkability | 21.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 8 |
| Population | 285 | 1,364 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Rushforth is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Waterview Heights is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Waterview Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Rushforth keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Rushforth tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Waterview Heights stands out for public transport access and walkability. On housing, Rushforth sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Waterview Heights.
Rushforth suits retirees more clearly, whereas Waterview Heights is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.