Overall score
Moggill
65.7/100
Wacol
28.7/100
Moggill vs Wacol, QLD Suburb Comparison
Moggill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MoggillWacol
Crime rate
Moggill
11.7 / 1k
Wacol
162.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Moggill
48
Wacol
79
Population
Moggill
5,029
Wacol
4,253
Metric leadMoggill 7Wacol 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Moggill | Wacol |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.7/100 | 28.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.7 / 1k | 162.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 21 |
| Walkability | 49.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 79 |
| Green cover | 10.9% | 16.2% |
| Population | 5,029 | 4,253 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Moggill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Wacol is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Moggill tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Wacol stands out for public transport access, plus nearby cafés and amenities. Moggill generally means more sought-after housing, while Wacol leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Moggill, while Wacol remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.