The Junction vs Wickham, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | The Junction | Wickham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.1/100 | 29.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.5/100 | 6.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.5 / 1k | 540.6 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 26 |
| Walkability | 90.0/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 84 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 5 |
| Population | 994 | 1,637 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesThe Junction
- Best for familiesThe Junction
- Best for best valueThe Junction
- Best for best schoolsWickham
Comparison summary
The Junction and Wickham (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. The Junction leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours The Junction; Housing (desirability) favours The Junction; Crime rate favours The Junction. Quick verdicts: Retirees → The Junction, Families → The Junction, Best value → The Junction, Best schools → Wickham (NSW).