Overall score
Islington
42.4/100
The Junction
55.8/100
Islington vs The Junction, NSW Suburb Comparison
Islington for families; The Junction for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
IslingtonThe Junction
Crime rate
Islington
111.7 / 1k
The Junction
80.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Islington
105
The Junction
51
Population
Islington
2,026
The Junction
994
Metric leadIslington 4The Junction 62 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesIslington
- Best for investmentThe Junction
- Best for best schoolsThe Junction
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 | Islington | The Junction |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.4/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.0/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 111.7 / 1k | 80.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 25 |
| Walkability | 56.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 105 | 51 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 10 |
| Green cover | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Population | 2,026 | 994 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Islington is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while The Junction is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Islington tends to lead on public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community, while The Junction stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
Investors may find Islington the better fit, while retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer The Junction.
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.