Overall score
McMinns Lagoon
23.1/100
Noonamah
26.3/100
McMinns Lagoon for retirees and families; Noonamah for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
McMinns Lagoon
23.1/100
Noonamah
26.3/100
Nearby amenities
McMinns Lagoon
1
Noonamah
3
Population
McMinns Lagoon
687
Noonamah
328
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 | McMinns Lagoon | Noonamah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 23.1/100 | 26.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 9 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 3 |
| Population | 687 | 328 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
McMinns Lagoon reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; Noonamah is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
On the data, McMinns Lagoon is stronger for a larger local community and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Noonamah answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
Retirees may find McMinns Lagoon the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Noonamah.