Overall score
Highland Park
55.6/100
Worongary
46.3/100
Highland Park for families and value; Worongary for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Highland Park
55.6/100
Worongary
46.3/100
Crime rate
Highland Park
35.6 / 1k
Worongary
24.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Highland Park
56
Worongary
6
Population
Highland Park
6,576
Worongary
6,021
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 | Highland Park | Worongary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.6/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.6 / 1k | 24.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 16 |
| Walkability | 70.0/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 6 |
| Population | 6,576 | 6,021 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Highland Park reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Worongary is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm. Highland Park sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Worongary is further out with more breathing room.
Highland Park pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Worongary is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Choose Highland Park if you are weighing value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools; lean toward Worongary for retirees.