Overall score
Cecil Park
46.3/100
Wallacia
48.5/100
Cecil Park for schools; Wallacia for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cecil Park
46.3/100
Wallacia
48.5/100
Crime rate
Cecil Park
21.1 / 1k
Wallacia
28.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cecil Park
42
Wallacia
9
Population
Cecil Park
815
Wallacia
1,711
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 | Cecil Park | Wallacia |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.3/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.9/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.1 / 1k | 28.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 35 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 10 |
| Green cover | 19.7% | 7.1% |
| Population | 815 | 1,711 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Cecil Park reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Wallacia is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Wallacia sits among greener hillside streets, while Cecil Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Cecil Park tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, while Wallacia stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and overall desirability.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Cecil Park the better fit, while value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Wallacia.
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.