Overall score
Bulgarra
18.7/100
Wickham
27.8/100
Bulgarra for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bulgarra
18.7/100
Wickham
27.8/100
Crime rate
Bulgarra
1669.7 / 1k
Wickham
2558.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bulgarra
1
Wickham
22
Population
Bulgarra
2,990
Wickham
2,022
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Bulgarra reads as a more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe; Wickham is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Bulgarra pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Wickham is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access. On housing, Bulgarra sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Wickham.
Choose Bulgarra if you are weighing investors; lean toward Wickham for families and households prioritising schools.