Overall score
Cape Burney
33.9/100
Wandina
45.6/100
Cape Burney for investment and value; Wandina for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cape Burney
33.9/100
Wandina
45.6/100
Crime rate
Cape Burney
12600.0 / 1k
Wandina
1549.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cape Burney
4
Wandina
3
Population
Cape Burney
538
Wandina
4,375
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 | Cape Burney | Wandina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.9/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.9/100 | 49.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 12600.0 / 1k | 1549.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 21 |
| Walkability | 5.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 3 |
| Population | 538 | 4,375 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Cape Burney reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Wandina is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace.
Cape Burney tends to lead on housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Wandina stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Cape Burney sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Wandina.
Choose Cape Burney if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Wandina for retirees and families.