Overall score
Casuarina
25.7/100
Wellard
48.7/100
Casuarina for investment; Wellard for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Casuarina
25.7/100
Wellard
48.7/100
Crime rate
Casuarina
7602.7 / 1k
Wellard
823.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Casuarina
1
Wellard
28
Population
Casuarina
1,987
Wellard
14,127
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 | Casuarina | Wellard |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.7/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 7602.7 / 1k | 823.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | — | 48 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 28 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Population | 1,987 | 14,127 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Casuarina is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, and Wellard is a practical metro established suburb with solid links to the wider city.
Casuarina tends to lead on improving crime trends, while Wellard stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Casuarina suits investors more clearly, whereas Wellard is the stronger match for retirees and families.