Overall score
Mahomets Flats
41.0/100
Wandina
39.4/100
Mahomets Flats for families and investment; Wandina for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mahomets Flats
41.0/100
Wandina
39.4/100
Crime rate
Mahomets Flats
132.8 / 1k
Wandina
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mahomets Flats
30
Wandina
36
Population
Mahomets Flats
806
Wandina
4,375
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 | Mahomets Flats | Wandina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.0/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.6/100 | 35.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.8/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 21 |
| Walkability | 21.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 36 |
| Green cover | 13.3% | 4.9% |
| Population | 806 | 4,375 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 7/10 |
Mahomets Flats reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Wandina is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Mahomets Flats pulls ahead on schools and education options, whereas Wandina is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Mahomets Flats sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Wandina.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Mahomets Flats the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Wandina.
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.