Overall score
Kambah
57.2/100
Wanniassa
52.7/100
Kambah vs Wanniassa, ACT Suburb Comparison
Kambah for retirees and investment; Wanniassa for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KambahWanniassa
Crime rate
Kambah
16.5 / 1k
Wanniassa
42.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kambah
290
Wanniassa
227
Population
Kambah
15,670
Wanniassa
7,885
Metric leadKambah 7Wanniassa 32 tiedacross 12 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 | Kambah | Wanniassa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.2/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.0/100 | 64.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.5 / 1k | 42.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 1 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 290 | 227 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 4 |
| Green cover | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Population | 15,670 | 7,885 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kambah is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Wanniassa is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Kambah pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability, whereas Wanniassa is the better pick for schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kambah, while Wanniassa remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.