Overall score
Eight Mile Plains
81.0/100
Wishart
71.0/100
Eight Mile Plains for retirees and families; Wishart for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Eight Mile Plains
81.0/100
Wishart
71.0/100
Crime rate
Eight Mile Plains
23.5 / 1k
Wishart
60.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eight Mile Plains
736
Wishart
131
Population
Eight Mile Plains
15,326
Wishart
11,333
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 | Eight Mile Plains | Wishart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 81.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.5 / 1k | 60.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 28 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 44 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 736 | 131 |
| Population | 15,326 | 11,333 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Eight Mile Plains is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Wishart is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Eight Mile Plains is stronger for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; Wishart answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Eight Mile Plains, while Wishart remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.