Overall score
Medowie
50.8/100
Williamtown
56.1/100
Medowie vs Williamtown, NSW Suburb Comparison
Medowie for value; Williamtown for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MedowieWilliamtown
Crime rate
Medowie
39.3 / 1k
Williamtown
39.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Medowie
110
Williamtown
51
Population
Medowie
10,879
Williamtown
762
Metric leadMedowie 5Williamtown 51 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 retireesWilliamtown
- Best for familiesWilliamtown
- Best for investmentWilliamtown
- Best for best valueMedowie
- Best for best schoolsWilliamtown
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 | Medowie | Williamtown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 56.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.4/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.3 / 1k | 39.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 268 | 48 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 110 | 51 |
| Planning activity | 86 | 11 |
| Green cover | 10.6% | 43.8% |
| Population | 10,879 | 762 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Medowie is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Williamtown is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Medowie pulls ahead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Williamtown is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Medowie the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Williamtown.
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.