Gulmarrad vs James Creek, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Gulmarrad | James Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.3/100 | 34.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.6/100 | 82.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.5 / 1k | 58.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 2 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 10 |
| Population | 1,950 | 257 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesJames Creek
- Best for familiesJames Creek
- Best for investmentGulmarrad
- Best for best schoolsGulmarrad
Comparison summary
Gulmarrad and James Creek offer different strengths across official suburb data. Gulmarrad leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Gulmarrad; Crime rate favours James Creek; Public transport stops favours Gulmarrad. Quick verdicts: Retirees → James Creek, Families → James Creek, Investment → Gulmarrad, Best schools → Gulmarrad.