Overall score
Rushforth
33.2/100
Waterview Heights
35.2/100
Rushforth vs Waterview Heights, NSW Suburb Comparison
Waterview Heights for families and schools.
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 72 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 familiesWaterview Heights
- Best for best schoolsWaterview 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 | 33.2/100 | 35.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.6/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 112.6 / 1k | 112.0 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 40 |
| Walkability | 21.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 9 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| 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 calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Waterview Heights stands out for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability. On housing, Rushforth sits in a gently premium 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.
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.