Harwood 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 | Harwood | James Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.8/100 | 34.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.4/100 | 82.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.5 / 1k | 58.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 2 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 10 |
| Population | 346 | 257 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesJames Creek
- Best for investmentJames Creek
- Best for best valueJames Creek
- Best for best schoolsHarwood
Comparison summary
Harwood and James Creek offer different strengths across official suburb data. Harwood leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours James Creek; Housing (desirability) favours James Creek; Crime rate favours James Creek. Quick verdicts: Retirees → James Creek, Investment → James Creek, Best value → James Creek, Best schools → Harwood.