Overall score
Concord West
66.2/100
Wareemba
55.9/100
Concord West for retirees and families; Wareemba for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Concord West
66.2/100
Wareemba
55.9/100
Crime rate
Concord West
40.4 / 1k
Wareemba
34.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Concord West
238
Wareemba
25
Population
Concord West
6,178
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 West | Wareemba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.2/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 54.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.4 / 1k | 34.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 58 | 10 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 238 | 25 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 3 |
| Green cover | 21.9% | 0.5% |
| Population | 6,178 | 1,519 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Concord West is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Wareemba is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Concord West sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Wareemba is closer to the city centre.
Concord West tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Wareemba stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Concord West the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wareemba.
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.