Overall score
Aubin Grove
44.2/100
Wattleup
26.0/100
Aubin Grove for retirees and families.
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Head to head
Overall score
Aubin Grove
44.2/100
Wattleup
26.0/100
Crime rate
Aubin Grove
53.7 / 1k
Wattleup
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aubin Grove
113
Wattleup
6
Population
Aubin Grove
6,786
Wattleup
443
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 | Aubin Grove | Wattleup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.2/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.1/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | — |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 2 |
| Walkability | 49.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 113 | 6 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Green cover | 23.6% | 0.0% |
| Population | 6,786 | 443 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Aubin Grove reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Wattleup is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Aubin Grove sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Wattleup is further out with more breathing room.
Aubin Grove tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Wattleup stands out for improving crime trends and a mature, settled community.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Aubin Grove, while Wattleup 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.