Overall score
Middle Brook
34.6/100
Wingen
26.9/100
Middle Brook for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Middle Brook
34.6/100
Wingen
26.9/100
Crime rate
Middle Brook
63.4 / 1k
Wingen
65.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Middle Brook
0
Wingen
0
Population
Middle Brook
260
Wingen
277
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 | Middle Brook | Wingen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.6/100 | 26.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.0/100 | 64.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.4 / 1k | 65.6 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 16 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 13 |
| Population | 260 | 277 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Middle Brook is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Wingen is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Middle Brook tends to lead on housing affordability and public transport access, while Wingen stands out for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Middle Brook, while Wingen remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.