Tighes Hill vs Waratah, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Tighes Hill | Waratah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.1/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 75.0 / 1k | 162.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 110 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 37 | 190 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 21 |
| Population | 1,801 | 4,927 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesTighes Hill
- Best for investmentTighes Hill
- Best for best schoolsWaratah
Comparison summary
Tighes Hill and Waratah (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Waratah (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Waratah (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Tighes Hill; Crime rate favours Tighes Hill. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Tighes Hill, Investment → Tighes Hill, Best schools → Waratah (NSW).