Overall score
Karloo
30.0/100
Wandina
39.4/100
Karloo for families; Wandina for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Karloo
30.0/100
Wandina
39.4/100
Crime rate
Karloo
132.8 / 1k
Wandina
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Karloo
8
Wandina
36
Population
Karloo
495
Wandina
4,375
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 | Karloo | Wandina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.0/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.9/100 | 35.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.8/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 21 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 36 |
| Green cover | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Population | 495 | 4,375 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Karloo reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Wandina is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Karloo is stronger for schools and education options; Wandina answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access. Karloo generally means more approachable housing costs, while Wandina leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Wandina, while Karloo 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.