Overall score
Ingleside
35.5/100
Warriewood
70.3/100
Ingleside vs Warriewood, NSW suburb comparison
Warriewood for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
InglesideWarriewood
Crime rate
Ingleside
49.3 / 1k
Warriewood
25.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ingleside
51
Warriewood
350
Population
Ingleside
1,030
Warriewood
8,379
Metric leadIngleside 1Warriewood 91 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWarriewood
- Best for familiesWarriewood
- Best for beach lifestyleWarriewood
- Best for investmentWarriewood
- Best for best valueWarriewood
- Best for best schoolsWarriewood
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 | Ingleside | Warriewood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.5/100 | 70.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.1/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.3 / 1k | 25.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 85 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 51 | 350 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 18 |
| Population | 1,030 | 8,379 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Ingleside is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, while Warriewood is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Warriewood leans into coastal living, while Ingleside feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Ingleside is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Warriewood answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Warriewood, while Ingleside remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.