Overall score
Chandler
50.5/100
Wakerley
60.6/100
Chandler vs Wakerley, QLD suburb comparison
Wakerley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChandlerWakerley
Crime rate
Chandler
58.3 / 1k
Wakerley
11.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chandler
34
Wakerley
110
Population
Chandler
1,475
Wakerley
8,718
Metric leadChandler 0Wakerley 72 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chandler is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, and Wakerley is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Chandler is stronger for an affluent, sought-after address and improving crime trends; Wakerley answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Chandler suits families more clearly, whereas Wakerley is the stronger match for retirees and households prioritising schools.