Overall score
Paxton
37.2/100
Wollombi
38.2/100
Paxton vs Wollombi, NSW Suburb Comparison
Paxton for retirees and families; Wollombi for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PaxtonWollombi
Crime rate
Paxton
96.7 / 1k
Wollombi
96.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Paxton
14
Wollombi
3
Population
Paxton
1,215
Wollombi
301
Metric leadPaxton 6Wollombi 42 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Paxton | Wollombi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.2/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.7/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.7 / 1k | 96.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 14 |
| Walkability | 23.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 4 |
| Green cover | 9.0% | 0.7% |
| Population | 1,215 | 301 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Paxton is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Wollombi is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Paxton tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability, while Wollombi stands out for parks and reserves, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Paxton, while Wollombi 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.