Overall score
Birtinya
59.2/100
Warana
54.0/100
Warana for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Birtinya
59.2/100
Warana
54.0/100
Crime rate
Birtinya
47.0 / 1k
Warana
47.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Birtinya
211
Warana
98
Population
Birtinya
4,378
Warana
3,831
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 | Birtinya | Warana |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.2/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.0/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.0 / 1k | 47.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 8 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 211 | 98 |
| Green cover | 7.5% | 10.9% |
| Population | 4,378 | 3,831 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Birtinya reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Warana is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Warana leans into coastal living, while Birtinya feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Birtinya is stronger for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Warana answers with housing affordability and overall desirability.
Retirees and households prioritising schools may find Birtinya the better fit, while families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Warana.
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.