James Creek 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 | James Creek | Palmers Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.2/100 | 36.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.6/100 | 68.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.4 / 1k | 60.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 17 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 6 |
| Population | 257 | 482 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesJames Creek
- Best for investmentPalmers Island
- Best for best valueJames Creek
- Best for best schoolsPalmers Island
Comparison summary
James Creek 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 James Creek; Crime rate favours James Creek. Quick verdicts: Families → James Creek, Investment → Palmers Island, Best value → James Creek, Best schools → Palmers Island.