Overall score
Lota
58.4/100
Wakerley
59.4/100
Lota vs Wakerley, QLD Suburb Comparison
Lota for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LotaWakerley
Crime rate
Lota
45.9 / 1k
Wakerley
17.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lota
87
Wakerley
116
Population
Lota
3,518
Wakerley
8,718
Metric leadLota 2Wakerley 91 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 | Lota | Wakerley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.4/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.0/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.9 / 1k | 17.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 19 |
| Walkability | 28.0/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 87 | 116 |
| Green cover | 14.2% | 22.9% |
| Population | 3,518 | 8,718 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
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, plus schools and education options, while Wakerley stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Lota suits people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Wakerley is the stronger match for retirees.
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.