Overall score
Lota
58.4/100
Wynnum West
54.5/100
Lota vs Wynnum West, QLD Suburb Comparison
Lota for families and beach lifestyle; Wynnum West for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LotaWynnum West
Crime rate
Lota
45.9 / 1k
Wynnum West
62.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lota
87
Wynnum West
212
Population
Lota
3,518
Wynnum West
12,790
Metric leadLota 5Wynnum West 61 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 | Wynnum West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.4/100 | 54.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.0/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.9 / 1k | 62.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 73 |
| Walkability | 28.0/100 | 77.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 87 | 212 |
| Green cover | 14.2% | 11.2% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Wynnum West is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lota, while Wynnum West remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.