Overall score
Larrakeyah
51.2/100
Woolner
41.1/100
Woolner for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Larrakeyah
51.2/100
Woolner
41.1/100
Nearby amenities
Larrakeyah
112
Woolner
36
Population
Larrakeyah
3,943
Woolner
962
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 | Larrakeyah | Woolner |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.2/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.0/100 | 16.3/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 1 |
| Walkability | 31.0/100 | 3.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 112 | 36 |
| Population | 3,943 | 962 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Larrakeyah is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Woolner is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
On the data, Larrakeyah is stronger for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; Woolner answers with housing affordability.
Larrakeyah suits value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Woolner is the stronger match for investors.