Overall score
Gravelly Beach
27.2/100
Lanena
22.4/100
Gravelly Beach for investment and value; Lanena for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gravelly Beach
27.2/100
Lanena
22.4/100
Crime rate
Gravelly Beach
1798.2 / 1k
Lanena
3401.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gravelly Beach
6
Lanena
0
Population
Gravelly Beach
641
Lanena
343
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 | Gravelly Beach | Lanena |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.2/100 | 22.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 1798.2 / 1k | 3401.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 7.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 0 |
| Population | 641 | 343 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Gravelly Beach reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Lanena is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Gravelly Beach pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Lanena is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Gravelly Beach, while Lanena remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.