Harwood vs Maclean, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Harwood | Maclean |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.8/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.4/100 | 69.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.5 / 1k | 59.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 37 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 31 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 17 |
| Population | 346 | 2,778 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Harwood and Maclean offer different strengths across official suburb data. Maclean leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Maclean; Housing (desirability) favours Maclean; Crime rate favours Maclean. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Harwood, Families → Harwood, Investment → Maclean, Best value → Maclean.