Overall score
St James
50.2/100
Wilson
52.9/100
Wilson for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
St James
50.2/100
Wilson
52.9/100
Crime rate
St James
2392.8 / 1k
Wilson
1798.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
St James
49
Wilson
74
Population
St James
4,894
Wilson
6,608
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.
St James reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Wilson is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, St James is stronger for walkability; Wilson answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, St James sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Wilson.
Choose St James if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Wilson for investors and value-focused buyers.