Overall score
Glen Eden
47.7/100
Wurdong Heights
41.8/100
Glen Eden for retirees and families; Wurdong Heights for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Glen Eden
47.7/100
Wurdong Heights
41.8/100
Crime rate
Glen Eden
85.4 / 1k
Wurdong Heights
86.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glen Eden
38
Wurdong Heights
2
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 | 47.7/100 | 41.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.9/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.4 / 1k | 86.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 2 |
| Green cover | 55.8% | 0.1% |
| 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, parks and reserves, and walkability, 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, families, and value-focused buyers may find Glen Eden the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Wurdong Heights.
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.