Overall score
Bar Beach
40.3/100
Wickham
34.1/100
Bar Beach vs Wickham, NSW suburb comparison
Bar Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bar BeachWickham
Crime rate
Bar Beach
217.7 / 1k
Wickham
404.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bar Beach
77
Wickham
84
Population
Bar Beach
1,292
Wickham
1,637
Metric leadBar Beach 4Wickham 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Bar Beach | Wickham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.3/100 | 34.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.1/100 | 6.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 217.7 / 1k | 404.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 26 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 84 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 7 |
| Population | 1,292 | 1,637 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bar Beach is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Wickham is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby. Bar Beach leans into coastal living, while Wickham feels more inland and suburban in character.
Bar Beach pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Wickham is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.
Bar Beach suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Wickham is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.