Overall score
Concord
65.3/100
Wareemba
55.9/100
Concord for retirees and families; Wareemba for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Concord
65.3/100
Wareemba
55.9/100
Crime rate
Concord
29.6 / 1k
Wareemba
34.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Concord
286
Wareemba
25
Population
Concord
14,551
Wareemba
1,519
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 | Concord | Wareemba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.3/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.3/100 | 54.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.6 / 1k | 34.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 155 | 10 |
| Walkability | 73.0/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 286 | 25 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 3 |
| Green cover | 9.4% | 0.5% |
| Population | 14,551 | 1,519 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Concord reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Wareemba is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Concord tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Wareemba stands out for a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Concord, while Wareemba remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.