Overall score
Georgetown
44.4/100
Wickham
46.7/100
Georgetown vs Wickham, NSW Suburb Comparison
Georgetown for investment and value; Wickham for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GeorgetownWickham
Crime rate
Georgetown
158.1 / 1k
Wickham
404.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Georgetown
42
Wickham
94
Population
Georgetown
2,072
Wickham
1,637
Metric leadGeorgetown 4Wickham 71 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWickham
- Best for familiesWickham
- Best for investmentGeorgetown
- Best for best valueGeorgetown
- Best for best schoolsWickham
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 | Georgetown | Wickham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.4/100 | 46.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.5/100 | 49.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 158.1 / 1k | 404.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 19 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 26 |
| Walkability | 40.0/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 94 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 7 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 17.8% |
| Population | 2,072 | 1,637 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Georgetown is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Wickham is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Georgetown is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Wickham answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Georgetown, while Wickham remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.