Overall score
Glen Eden
49.2/100
Wurdong Heights
34.8/100
Glen Eden for retirees and families; Wurdong Heights for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Glen Eden
49.2/100
Wurdong Heights
34.8/100
Crime rate
Glen Eden
54.4 / 1k
Wurdong Heights
54.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glen Eden
31
Wurdong Heights
0
Population
Glen Eden
2,918
Wurdong Heights
465
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 | Glen Eden | Wurdong Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.2/100 | 34.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.6/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.4 / 1k | 54.4 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 0 |
| Population | 2,918 | 465 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Glen Eden is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Wurdong Heights is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Wurdong Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Glen Eden keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Glen Eden tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Wurdong Heights stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Glen Eden generally means more sought-after housing, while Wurdong Heights leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Retirees and families may find Glen Eden the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Wurdong Heights.