Overall score
Miners Rest
52.8/100
Wendouree
46.4/100
Miners Rest vs Wendouree, VIC Suburb Comparison
Miners Rest for families and value; Wendouree for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Miners RestWendouree
Crime rate
Miners Rest
27.0 / 1k
Wendouree
213.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Miners Rest
34
Wendouree
656
Population
Miners Rest
3,829
Wendouree
10,376
Metric leadMiners Rest 5Wendouree 71 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMiners Rest
- Best for investmentWendouree
- Best for best valueMiners Rest
- Best for best schoolsMiners Rest
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Miners Rest | Wendouree |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.8/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.7/100 | 78.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.0 / 1k | 213.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 95 |
| Walkability | 50.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 656 |
| Planning activity | 91 | 104 |
| Green cover | 5.2% | 3.7% |
| Population | 3,829 | 10,376 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Miners Rest is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Wendouree is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Miners Rest tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Wendouree stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access. Miners Rest generally means more approachable mid-market housing, while Wendouree leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees may find Miners Rest the better fit, while value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wendouree.
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.