Overall score
Cleveland
75.1/100
Wellington Point
80.1/100
Cleveland for beach lifestyle and schools; Wellington Point for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cleveland
75.1/100
Wellington Point
80.1/100
Crime rate
Cleveland
55.7 / 1k
Wellington Point
16.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cleveland
385
Wellington Point
508
Population
Cleveland
15,850
Wellington Point
12,661
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 | Cleveland | Wellington Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 75.1/100 | 80.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 86.9/100 | 94.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.7 / 1k | 16.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 88 | 45 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 385 | 508 |
| Population | 15,850 | 12,661 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Cleveland reads as a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Wellington Point is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone.
Cleveland tends to lead on public transport access and a larger local community, while Wellington Point stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Cleveland sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Wellington Point.
People chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools may find Cleveland the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Wellington Point.