Overall score
Clarenza
42.3/100
Junction Hill
39.8/100
Clarenza vs Junction Hill, NSW suburb comparison
Clarenza for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ClarenzaJunction Hill
Crime rate
Clarenza
112.9 / 1k
Junction Hill
112.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clarenza
0
Junction Hill
17
Population
Clarenza
602
Junction Hill
1,547
Metric leadClarenza 4Junction Hill 41 tiedacross 9 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 | Clarenza | Junction Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.3/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 88.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 112.9 / 1k | 112.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 22 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 17 |
| Population | 602 | 1,547 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Clarenza reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Junction Hill is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Clarenza pulls ahead on public transport access and overall desirability, whereas Junction Hill is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Clarenza, while Junction Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.