James Creek vs Maclean, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | James Creek | Maclean |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.2/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.6/100 | 69.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.4 / 1k | 59.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 37 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 31 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 17 |
| Population | 257 | 2,778 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesJames Creek
- Best for investmentMaclean
- Best for best schoolsMaclean
Comparison summary
James Creek and Maclean offer different strengths across official suburb data. Maclean leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Maclean; Housing (desirability) favours James Creek; Crime rate favours James Creek. Quick verdicts: Retirees → James Creek, Investment → Maclean, Best schools → Maclean.