Grovedale vs Wandana Heights, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Grovedale | Wandana Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 74.5/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.2/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.8 / 1k | 11.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 86 | 2 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 384 | 116 |
| Planning activity | 88 | 14 |
| Population | 14,869 | 2,195 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWandana Heights
- Best for familiesWandana Heights
- Best for investmentGrovedale
- Best for best valueGrovedale
- Best for best schoolsGrovedale
Comparison summary
Grovedale and Wandana Heights offer different strengths across official suburb data. Grovedale leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Grovedale; Housing (desirability) favours Grovedale; Crime rate favours Wandana Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Wandana Heights, Families → Wandana Heights, Investment → Grovedale, Best value → Grovedale.