Overall score
Nickol
33.7/100
Pegs Creek
34.9/100
Nickol vs Pegs Creek, WA Suburb Comparison
Nickol for value and schools; Pegs Creek for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NickolPegs Creek
Crime rate
Nickol
105.5 / 1k
Pegs Creek
105.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nickol
31
Pegs Creek
27
Population
Nickol
4,938
Pegs Creek
2,050
Metric leadNickol 7Pegs Creek 22 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 retireesPegs Creek
- Best for familiesPegs Creek
- Best for investmentPegs Creek
- Best for best valueNickol
- Best for best schoolsNickol
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 | Nickol | Pegs Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.7/100 | 34.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 17.3/100 | 47.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.5 / 1k | 105.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 0.2/100 | 0.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 26.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 27 |
| Green cover | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| Population | 4,938 | 2,050 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Nickol is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Pegs Creek is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Nickol pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Pegs Creek is the better pick for rapid growth and new development, plus a multicultural community mix.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Nickol, while Pegs Creek 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.