Overall score
Gravelly Beach
49.1/100
Lanena
46.3/100
Gravelly Beach for families and value; Lanena for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gravelly Beach
49.1/100
Lanena
46.3/100
Crime rate
Gravelly Beach
18.3 / 1k
Lanena
18.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gravelly Beach
6
Lanena
1
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 | 49.1/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 64.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.3 / 1k | 18.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 7.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 1 |
| Green cover | 12.1% | 78.1% |
| 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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Lanena is the better pick for schools and education options, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Gravelly Beach suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Lanena is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.