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Lota vs Wynnum, QLD suburb comparison

Lota for investment and schools; Wynnum for beach lifestyle and value.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

LotaWynnum

Overall score

Lota

59.9/100

Wynnum

80.0/100

Crime rate

Lota

30.2 / 1k

Wynnum

37.5 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Lota

86

Wynnum

332

Population

Lota

3,518

Wynnum

14,036

Metric leadLota 4Wynnum 6across 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 beach lifestyleWynnum
  • Best for investmentLota
  • Best for best valueWynnum
  • 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.

CategoryLotaWynnum
Overall score59.9/10080.0/100
Housing (desirability)94.9/10089.2/100
Crime rate30.2 / 1k37.5 / 1k
Schools & preschools74
Parks & reserves112
Public transport stops1674
Walkability28.0/10088.0/100
Nearby amenities86332
Population3,51814,036
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)9/108/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Lota is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Wynnum is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone.

Lota pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Wynnum is the better pick for schools and education options and parks and reserves.

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

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