Overall score
Minyama
51.6/100
Warana
54.0/100
Minyama for investment; Warana for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Minyama
51.6/100
Warana
54.0/100
Crime rate
Minyama
46.8 / 1k
Warana
47.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Minyama
77
Warana
98
Population
Minyama
2,726
Warana
3,831
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 | Minyama | Warana |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.6/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.9/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.8 / 1k | 47.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 8 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 98 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 10.9% |
| Population | 2,726 | 3,831 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Minyama reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Warana is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Warana is shaped by the coast, Minyama offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Minyama tends to lead on parks and reserves, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Warana stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Households prioritising schools may find Minyama the better fit, while families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Warana.
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.