Overall score
Illawong
62.1/100
Jannali
68.1/100
Illawong vs Jannali, NSW Suburb Comparison
Jannali for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
IllawongJannali
Crime rate
Illawong
20.8 / 1k
Jannali
31.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Illawong
90
Jannali
134
Population
Illawong
7,427
Jannali
6,632
Metric leadIllawong 4Jannali 72 tiedacross 13 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.
| Category | Illawong | Jannali |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.1/100 | 68.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.1/100 | 64.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.8 / 1k | 31.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 86 | 60 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 90 | 134 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 8 |
| Green cover | 37.0% | 27.3% |
| Population | 7,427 | 6,632 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Illawong reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Jannali is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Illawong pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas Jannali is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Choose Illawong if you are weighing retirees, families, and investors; lean toward Jannali for 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.