Overall score
Landsdale
51.6/100
Marangaroo
45.5/100
Landsdale for families and value; Marangaroo for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Landsdale
51.6/100
Marangaroo
45.5/100
Crime rate
Landsdale
32.4 / 1k
Marangaroo
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Landsdale
183
Marangaroo
78
Population
Landsdale
15,401
Marangaroo
10,483
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 | Landsdale | Marangaroo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.6/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.9/100 | 54.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 28 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 58 | 53 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 183 | 78 |
| Green cover | 9.1% | 15.7% |
| Population | 15,401 | 10,483 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Landsdale is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Marangaroo is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Landsdale pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Marangaroo is the better pick for schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Landsdale, while Marangaroo 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.