Overall score
Birtinya
60.9/100
Warana
61.7/100
Birtinya for retirees and schools; Warana for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Birtinya
60.9/100
Warana
61.7/100
Crime rate
Birtinya
27.6 / 1k
Warana
27.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Birtinya
201
Warana
80
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.
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 and parks and reserves; Warana answers with housing affordability and overall desirability.
Retirees and households prioritising schools may find Birtinya the better fit, while families and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Warana.