Overall score
Marrara
55.4/100
Wagaman
39.2/100
Marrara for retirees and investment; Wagaman for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Marrara
55.4/100
Wagaman
39.2/100
Nearby amenities
Marrara
116
Wagaman
182
Population
Marrara
1,323
Wagaman
2,023
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 | Marrara | Wagaman |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.4/100 | 39.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.6/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 8 |
| Walkability | 68.0/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 116 | 182 |
| Green cover | 9.0% | 4.1% |
| Population | 1,323 | 2,023 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Marrara is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Wagaman is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Marrara pulls ahead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Wagaman is the better pick for schools and education options, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community. Marrara generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Wagaman leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Choose Marrara if you are weighing retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Wagaman for families and households prioritising schools.
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.