Greenough vs Wandina, WA Suburb Comparison

Wandina for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

GreenoughWandina

Overall score

Greenough

31.5/100

Wandina

39.4/100

Crime rate

Greenough

132.8 / 1k

Wandina

132.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Greenough

2

Wandina

36

Population

Greenough

344

Wandina

4,375

Metric leadGreenough 1Wandina 72 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryGreenoughWandina
Overall score31.5/10039.4/100
Housing (desirability)39.5/10035.9/100
Crime rate132.8 / 1k132.8 / 1k
Schools & preschools—1
Weather (desirability)2.8/1002.8/100
Parks & reserves—10
Public transport stops221
Walkability3.0/10055.0/100
Nearby amenities236
Green cover0.0%4.9%
Population3444,375
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/107/10

Comparison summary

Greenough reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Wandina is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.

Greenough tends to lead on a country-town feel and recognised heritage character, while Wandina stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability. Greenough generally means more sought-after housing, while Wandina leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.

Choose Greenough if you are weighing families; lean toward Wandina for retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, 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.

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