Overall score
Cecil Park
43.0/100
Wallacia
46.2/100
Cecil Park for families and schools; Wallacia for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cecil Park
43.0/100
Wallacia
46.2/100
Crime rate
Cecil Park
21.1 / 1k
Wallacia
28.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cecil Park
31
Wallacia
8
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 | 43.0/100 | 46.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.7/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.1 / 1k | 28.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 35 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 7 |
| Population | 815 | 1,711 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Cecil Park reads as a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel; 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 and nearby cafés and amenities, while Wallacia stands out for housing affordability and public transport access.
Retirees and families may find Cecil Park the better fit, while value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Wallacia.