Overall score
Anketell
23.2/100
Wandi
37.0/100
Wandi for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Anketell
23.2/100
Wandi
37.0/100
Crime rate
Anketell
59.7 / 1k
Wandi
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Anketell
7
Wandi
42
Population
Anketell
280
Wandi
4,324
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.
| Category | Anketell | Wandi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 23.2/100 | 37.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.9/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | — | 16 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 42 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 6.2% |
| Population | 280 | 4,324 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Anketell reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Wandi is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Anketell sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Wandi is in a middle-ring position.
Anketell tends to lead on an emerging neighbourhood and improving crime trends, while Wandi stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wandi, while Anketell 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.