Overall score
Drummond Cove
37.5/100
Waggrakine
25.2/100
Drummond Cove for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Drummond Cove
37.5/100
Waggrakine
25.2/100
Crime rate
Drummond Cove
132.8 / 1k
Waggrakine
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Drummond Cove
26
Waggrakine
4
Population
Drummond Cove
1,605
Waggrakine
2,679
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 | Drummond Cove | Waggrakine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 25.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.2/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.8/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 18 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 4 |
| Green cover | 8.2% | 0.7% |
| Population | 1,605 | 2,679 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 2/10 |
Drummond Cove reads as a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living; Waggrakine is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace. Drummond Cove leans into coastal living, while Waggrakine feels more inland and suburban in character.
Drummond Cove tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Waggrakine stands out for a larger local community. Drummond Cove generally means more sought-after housing, while Waggrakine leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Drummond Cove, while Waggrakine 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.