Thornleigh vs Waitara, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Thornleigh | Waitara |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.3/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.1/100 | 26.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 71.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 180 | 26 |
| Walkability | 71.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 343 | 131 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 2 |
| Population | 8,898 | 7,837 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesThornleigh
- Best for familiesThornleigh
- Best for investmentThornleigh
- Best for best valueThornleigh
- Best for best schoolsThornleigh
Comparison summary
Thornleigh and Waitara offer different strengths across official suburb data. Thornleigh leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Thornleigh; Housing (desirability) favours Thornleigh; Crime rate favours Thornleigh. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Thornleigh, Families → Thornleigh, Investment → Thornleigh, Best value → Thornleigh.