Overall score
Lota
59.9/100
Wynnum West
70.6/100
Lota vs Wynnum West, QLD suburb comparison
Lota for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LotaWynnum West
Crime rate
Lota
30.2 / 1k
Wynnum West
37.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lota
86
Wynnum West
212
Population
Lota
3,518
Wynnum West
12,790
Metric leadLota 4Wynnum West 6across 10 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 | Wynnum West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.9/100 | 70.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 94.9/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.2 / 1k | 37.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 73 |
| Walkability | 28.0/100 | 77.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 86 | 212 |
| Population | 3,518 | 12,790 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Lota reads as a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Wynnum West is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Where Lota is shaped by the coast, Wynnum West offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Lota pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Wynnum West is the better pick for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Lota, while Wynnum West remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.