Overall score
Mount Hicks
41.5/100
Wynyard
43.8/100
Mount Hicks for value; Wynyard for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Hicks
41.5/100
Wynyard
43.8/100
Crime rate
Mount Hicks
50.0 / 1k
Wynyard
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Hicks
2
Wynyard
18
Population
Mount Hicks
356
Wynyard
6,296
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Mount Hicks | Wynyard |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.5/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.0/100 | 81.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | — | 33 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 18 |
| Green cover | 10.0% | 5.6% |
| Population | 356 | 6,296 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Mount Hicks reads as a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace; Wynyard is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Mount Hicks sits among greener hillside streets, while Wynyard keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Hicks tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Wynyard stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability. Mount Hicks generally means more mid-market housing value, while Wynyard leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Mount Hicks if you are weighing retirees, families, and investors; lean toward Wynyard for 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.