Overall score
Montagu Bay
44.4/100
Warrane
51.0/100
Montagu Bay for retirees; Warrane for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Montagu Bay
44.4/100
Warrane
51.0/100
Crime rate
Montagu Bay
4765.5 / 1k
Warrane
1326.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Montagu Bay
32
Warrane
63
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 | 44.4/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 4765.5 / 1k | 1326.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 27 |
| Walkability | 16.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 32 | 63 |
| Population | 718 | 2,695 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Montagu Bay reads as a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm; 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 overall desirability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Warrane answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Montagu Bay generally means more mid-market housing value, while Warrane leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Montagu Bay suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Warrane is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.