Overall score
Junction Hill
43.6/100
Ulmarra
32.0/100
Junction Hill vs Ulmarra, NSW Suburb Comparison
Junction Hill for families and investment; Ulmarra for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Junction HillUlmarra
Crime rate
Junction Hill
112.1 / 1k
Ulmarra
69.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Junction Hill
17
Ulmarra
0
Population
Junction Hill
1,547
Ulmarra
749
Metric leadJunction Hill 7Ulmarra 32 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 retireesUlmarra
- Best for familiesJunction Hill
- Best for investmentJunction Hill
- Best for best valueJunction Hill
- Best for best schoolsJunction Hill
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 | Junction Hill | Ulmarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.6/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.0/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 112.1 / 1k | 69.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 110 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 10 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,547 | 749 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Junction Hill reads as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Ulmarra is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Junction Hill tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Ulmarra stands out for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Junction Hill sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Ulmarra.
Junction Hill suits retirees and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Ulmarra is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.