Overall score
Bend Of Islands
51.3/100
North Warrandyte
57.5/100
Bend Of Islands vs North Warrandyte, VIC Suburb Comparison
North Warrandyte for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bend Of IslandsNorth Warrandyte
Crime rate
Bend Of Islands
28.2 / 1k
North Warrandyte
14.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bend Of Islands
5
North Warrandyte
17
Population
Bend Of Islands
267
North Warrandyte
3,027
Metric leadBend Of Islands 2North Warrandyte 72 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesNorth Warrandyte
- Best for investmentNorth Warrandyte
- Best for best valueNorth Warrandyte
- Best for best schoolsNorth Warrandyte
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bend Of Islands | North Warrandyte |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.3/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.8/100 | 46.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.2 / 1k | 14.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | — | 30 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 91 |
| Green cover | 87.2% | 18.1% |
| Population | 267 | 3,027 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Bend Of Islands reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; North Warrandyte is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand. Bend Of Islands sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas North Warrandyte is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Bend Of Islands is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; North Warrandyte answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer North Warrandyte, while Bend Of Islands 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.