Overall score
Maudsland
46.6/100
Wongawallan
33.9/100
Maudsland for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Maudsland
46.6/100
Wongawallan
33.9/100
Crime rate
Maudsland
29.8 / 1k
Wongawallan
30.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maudsland
6
Wongawallan
0
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 | 46.6/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.8 / 1k | 30.1 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | — |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 0 |
| Population | 8,073 | 1,415 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Maudsland is a practical metro established suburb with solid links to the wider city, and Wongawallan is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
Maudsland pulls ahead on parks and reserves and walkability, whereas Wongawallan is the better pick for a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Maudsland, while Wongawallan remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.