Overall score
James Creek
39.1/100
Palmers Island
34.4/100
James Creek vs Palmers Island, NSW Suburb Comparison
James Creek for value and schools; Palmers Island for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
James CreekPalmers Island
Crime rate
James Creek
51.5 / 1k
Palmers Island
52.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
James Creek
1
Palmers Island
6
Population
James Creek
257
Palmers Island
482
Metric leadJames Creek 4Palmers Island 52 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesPalmers Island
- Best for best valueJames Creek
- Best for best schoolsJames Creek
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 | James Creek | Palmers Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.1/100 | 34.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.6/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.5 / 1k | 52.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 17 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 7 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 257 | 482 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, James Creek is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Palmers Island is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
James Creek tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Palmers Island stands out for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Families and value-focused buyers may find James Creek the better fit, while investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Palmers Island.
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.