Overall score
Joondanna
47.9/100
Nollamara
41.0/100
Joondanna for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Joondanna
47.9/100
Nollamara
41.0/100
Crime rate
Joondanna
47.4 / 1k
Nollamara
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Joondanna
45
Nollamara
106
Population
Joondanna
5,283
Nollamara
12,779
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 | Joondanna | Nollamara |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.9/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.1/100 | 57.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 52 |
| Walkability | 49.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 106 |
| Green cover | 1.8% | 7.4% |
| Population | 5,283 | 12,779 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Joondanna reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Nollamara is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Joondanna pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Nollamara is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Joondanna suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Nollamara is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.