Overall score
Douglas Park
50.2/100
Wilton
47.4/100
Douglas Park vs Wilton, NSW suburb comparison
Douglas Park for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Douglas ParkWilton
Crime rate
Douglas Park
25.4 / 1k
Wilton
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Douglas Park
26
Wilton
0
Population
Douglas Park
1,386
Wilton
3,767
Metric leadDouglas Park 5Wilton 42 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesDouglas Park
- Best for investmentDouglas Park
- Best for best valueDouglas Park
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 | Douglas Park | Wilton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.2/100 | 47.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 69.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.4 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 76 | 132 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 136 |
| Population | 1,386 | 3,767 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Douglas Park is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Wilton is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Wilton sits among greener hillside streets, while Douglas Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Douglas Park pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Wilton is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access. On housing, Douglas Park sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Wilton.
Families and investors may find Douglas Park the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Wilton.