Overall score
Geraldton
53.8/100
Wonthella
40.8/100
Geraldton vs Wonthella, WA Suburb Comparison
Geraldton for retirees and families; Wonthella for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GeraldtonWonthella
Crime rate
Geraldton
132.8 / 1k
Wonthella
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Geraldton
643
Wonthella
71
Population
Geraldton
3,246
Wonthella
1,711
Metric leadGeraldton 9Wonthella 12 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Geraldton | Wonthella |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.8/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.1/100 | 65.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.8/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 19 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 643 | 71 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Population | 3,246 | 1,711 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Geraldton is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Wonthella is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Geraldton pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Wonthella is the better pick for housing affordability.
On balance, investors are more likely to prefer Wonthella, while Geraldton 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.