Overall score
Middle Brook
44.6/100
Wingen
44.6/100
Middle Brook vs Wingen, NSW Suburb Comparison
Middle Brook for investment and value; Wingen for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Middle BrookWingen
Crime rate
Middle Brook
63.4 / 1k
Wingen
65.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Middle Brook
1
Wingen
2
Population
Middle Brook
260
Wingen
277
Metric leadMiddle Brook 6Wingen 32 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 familiesWingen
- Best for investmentMiddle Brook
- Best for best valueMiddle Brook
- Best for best schoolsWingen
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 | Middle Brook | Wingen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.4/100 | 39.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.4 / 1k | 65.6 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 16 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 13 |
| Green cover | 9.6% | 14.2% |
| Population | 260 | 277 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Middle Brook is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Wingen is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Middle Brook tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, while Wingen stands out for nearby cafés and amenities, plus a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Middle Brook, while Wingen remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.