Ellen Grove vs Wacol, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ellen Grove | Wacol |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.3/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.2 / 1k | 89.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 21 |
| Walkability | 47.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 39 | 74 |
| Population | 3,586 | 4,253 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesEllen Grove
- Best for familiesEllen Grove
- Best for investmentWacol
- Best for best valueWacol
- Best for best schoolsWacol
Comparison summary
Ellen Grove and Wacol offer different strengths across official suburb data. Wacol leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Ellen Grove; Housing (desirability) favours Wacol; Crime rate favours Ellen Grove. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Ellen Grove, Families → Ellen Grove, Investment → Wacol, Best value → Wacol.