Overall score
Benaraby
28.6/100
Wurdong Heights
34.8/100
Benaraby for schools; Wurdong Heights for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Benaraby
28.6/100
Wurdong Heights
34.8/100
Crime rate
Benaraby
54.6 / 1k
Wurdong Heights
54.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Benaraby
0
Wurdong Heights
0
Population
Benaraby
1,166
Wurdong Heights
465
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 | Benaraby | Wurdong Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.6/100 | 34.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.2/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.6 / 1k | 54.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,166 | 465 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Benaraby reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Wurdong Heights is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Wurdong Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Benaraby keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Benaraby tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Wurdong Heights stands out for housing affordability and overall desirability.
Choose Benaraby if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Wurdong Heights for families and investors.