Overall score
McKail
33.3/100
Orana
43.7/100
McKail for families; Orana for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
McKail
33.3/100
Orana
43.7/100
Crime rate
McKail
50.0 / 1k
Orana
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
McKail
10
Orana
36
Population
McKail
3,970
Orana
2,035
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 | McKail | Orana |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.3/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.2/100 | 67.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 9 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 36 |
| Green cover | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Population | 3,970 | 2,035 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
McKail is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds, while Orana is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
McKail tends to lead on a larger local community and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Orana stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose McKail if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Orana for families, value-focused buyers, 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.