Overall score
Flinders
55.6/100
Warilla
59.7/100
Flinders for retirees and families; Warilla for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Flinders
55.6/100
Warilla
59.7/100
Crime rate
Flinders
73.9 / 1k
Warilla
80.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Flinders
65
Warilla
136
Population
Flinders
7,118
Warilla
6,226
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 | Flinders | Warilla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.6/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.8/100 | 71.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.9 / 1k | 80.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 15 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 100 |
| Walkability | 45.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 65 | 136 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 19 |
| Population | 7,118 | 6,226 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Flinders is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Warilla is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Flinders pulls ahead on parks and reserves and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Warilla is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Flinders sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Warilla.
Retirees and families may find Flinders the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Warilla.