Overall score
Montagu Bay
43.5/100
Warrane
43.4/100
Montagu Bay for investment and schools; Warrane for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Montagu Bay
43.5/100
Warrane
43.4/100
Crime rate
Montagu Bay
55.5 / 1k
Warrane
55.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Montagu Bay
35
Warrane
67
Population
Montagu Bay
718
Warrane
2,695
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 | Montagu Bay | Warrane |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.5/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.8/100 | 70.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.5 / 1k | 55.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 27 |
| Walkability | 16.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 67 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 11.0% |
| Population | 718 | 2,695 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Montagu Bay reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Warrane is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Warrane sits among greener hillside streets, while Montagu Bay keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Montagu Bay is stronger for schools and education options, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage; Warrane answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability. Montagu Bay generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Warrane leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Montagu Bay suits retirees more clearly, whereas Warrane is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.