Overall score
Lowanna
26.5/100
Nana Glen
37.1/100
Nana Glen for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lowanna
26.5/100
Nana Glen
37.1/100
Crime rate
Lowanna
127.1 / 1k
Nana Glen
127.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lowanna
2
Nana Glen
18
Population
Lowanna
359
Nana Glen
1,132
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Lowanna | Nana Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.5/100 | 37.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.4/100 | 58.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.1 / 1k | 127.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 116 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 13 |
| Green cover | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Population | 359 | 1,132 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Lowanna reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Nana Glen is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Lowanna is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Nana Glen answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Nana Glen, while Lowanna 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.