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Lota vs Wakerley, QLD suburb comparison

Lota for beach lifestyle and investment; Wakerley for retirees.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

LotaWakerley

Overall score

Lota

60.6/100

Wakerley

60.5/100

Crime rate

Lota

30.7 / 1k

Wakerley

11.6 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Lota

86

Wakerley

110

Population

Lota

3,518

Wakerley

8,718

Metric leadLota 3Wakerley 7across 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

  • Best for retireesWakerley
  • Best for beach lifestyleLota
  • Best for investmentLota
  • Best for best valueLota
  • Best for best schoolsLota

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.

CategoryLotaWakerley
Overall score60.6/10060.5/100
Housing (desirability)94.9/10076.0/100
Crime rate30.7 / 1k11.6 / 1k
Schools & preschools74
Parks & reserves118
Public transport stops1619
Walkability28.0/10028.5/100
Nearby amenities86110
Population3,5188,718
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)9/1010/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Lota is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Wakerley is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Where Lota is shaped by the coast, Wakerley offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.

Lota tends to lead on housing affordability, while Wakerley stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.

Lota suits people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors more clearly, whereas Wakerley is the stronger match for retirees.

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