Overall score
Malak
41.8/100
Wanguri
45.8/100
Malak vs Wanguri, NT Suburb Comparison
Malak for retirees; Wanguri for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MalakWanguri
Nearby amenities
Malak
303
Wanguri
44
Population
Malak
3,013
Wanguri
1,836
Metric leadMalak 6Wanguri 41 tiedacross 11 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 | Malak | Wanguri |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.8/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.2/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 11 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 16.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 303 | 44 |
| Green cover | 8.1% | 2.9% |
| Population | 3,013 | 1,836 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Malak is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Wanguri is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Malak pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Wanguri is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and overall desirability. On housing, Malak sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Wanguri.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wanguri, while Malak 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.