Overall score
Guanaba
31.9/100
Wongawallan
33.4/100
Guanaba on crime and amenities; Wongawallan on overall score and parks.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Guanaba
31.9/100
Wongawallan
33.4/100
Crime rate
Guanaba
29.0 / 1k
Wongawallan
29.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Guanaba
4
Wongawallan
0
Population
Guanaba
852
Wongawallan
1,415
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
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 | Guanaba | Wongawallan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.9/100 | 33.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.0 / 1k | 29.4 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 0 |
| Population | 852 | 1,415 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Guanaba reads as a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel; Wongawallan is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
On the data, Guanaba is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities; Wongawallan answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Guanaba sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Wongawallan.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wongawallan, while Guanaba remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.