Harwood vs Palmers Island, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Harwood | Palmers Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.8/100 | 36.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.4/100 | 68.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.5 / 1k | 60.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 17 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 6 |
| Population | 346 | 482 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPalmers Island
- Best for familiesHarwood
- Best for investmentPalmers Island
- Best for best valuePalmers Island
Comparison summary
Harwood and Palmers Island offer different strengths across official suburb data. Palmers Island leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Palmers Island; Housing (desirability) favours Palmers Island; Crime rate favours Palmers Island. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Palmers Island, Families → Harwood, Investment → Palmers Island, Best value → Palmers Island.