Overall score
Glenburnie
37.4/100
Worrolong
46.9/100
Glenburnie for schools; Worrolong for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Glenburnie
37.4/100
Worrolong
46.9/100
Crime rate
Glenburnie
24.8 / 1k
Worrolong
7.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenburnie
0
Worrolong
0
Population
Glenburnie
396
Worrolong
1,293
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 | Glenburnie | Worrolong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.4/100 | 46.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.4/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 7.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 23 |
| Population | 396 | 1,293 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Glenburnie reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Worrolong is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Glenburnie tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook, while Worrolong stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Glenburnie generally means more approachable housing costs, while Worrolong leans toward more sought-after housing.
Households prioritising schools may find Glenburnie the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Worrolong.