Overall score
Pegs Creek
29.4/100
Wickham
27.8/100
Pegs Creek vs Wickham, WA suburb comparison
Pegs Creek for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Pegs CreekWickham
Crime rate
Pegs Creek
2433.3 / 1k
Wickham
2558.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pegs Creek
7
Wickham
22
Population
Pegs Creek
2,050
Wickham
2,022
Metric leadPegs Creek 6Wickham 3across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentPegs Creek
- Best for best valuePegs Creek
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 | Pegs Creek | Wickham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.4/100 | 27.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 9.9/100 | 2.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 2433.3 / 1k | 2558.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 4.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 22 |
| Population | 2,050 | 2,022 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Pegs Creek is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Wickham is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Pegs Creek is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Wickham answers with parks and reserves and walkability. On housing, Pegs Creek sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Wickham.
Choose Pegs Creek if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Wickham for families and households prioritising schools.