Overall score
Maudsland
42.4/100
Wongawallan
42.5/100
Maudsland for retirees and families; Wongawallan for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Maudsland
42.4/100
Wongawallan
42.5/100
Crime rate
Maudsland
46.3 / 1k
Wongawallan
46.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maudsland
7
Wongawallan
2
Population
Maudsland
8,073
Wongawallan
1,415
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 | Maudsland | Wongawallan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.4/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.8/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.3 / 1k | 46.0 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | — |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 2 |
| Green cover | 8.5% | 0.5% |
| Population | 8,073 | 1,415 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Maudsland is a sought-after metro established suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, and Wongawallan is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Maudsland pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability, whereas Wongawallan is the better pick for an affluent, sought-after address and an emerging neighbourhood.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Maudsland, while Wongawallan 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.