Overall score
Mount Hicks
39.3/100
Wynyard
49.4/100
Mount Hicks for retirees and families; Wynyard for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mount Hicks
39.3/100
Wynyard
49.4/100
Crime rate
Mount Hicks
6008.2 / 1k
Wynyard
330.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Hicks
0
Wynyard
2
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 | 39.3/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 6008.2 / 1k | 330.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | — | 33 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| 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 more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe. 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 a quieter safety profile and walkability. 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 and investors; lean toward Wynyard for families and households prioritising schools.