Overall score
Harwood
38.0/100
James Creek
39.1/100
Harwood vs James Creek, NSW Suburb Comparison
Harwood for retirees and families; James Creek for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HarwoodJames Creek
Crime rate
Harwood
62.7 / 1k
James Creek
51.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Harwood
5
James Creek
1
Population
Harwood
346
James Creek
257
Metric leadHarwood 6James Creek 32 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 retireesHarwood
- Best for familiesHarwood
- Best for investmentHarwood
- Best for best valueJames Creek
- Best for best schoolsJames Creek
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 | Harwood | James Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.0/100 | 39.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.8/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.7 / 1k | 51.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 2 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 11 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 346 | 257 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Harwood reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; James Creek is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Harwood is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; James Creek answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability. On housing, Harwood sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in James Creek.
Harwood suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas James Creek is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.