Overall score
Mount Tarcoola
36.5/100
Wandina
39.4/100
Mount Tarcoola vs Wandina, WA Suburb Comparison
Mount Tarcoola for families; Wandina for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount TarcoolaWandina
Crime rate
Mount Tarcoola
132.8 / 1k
Wandina
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Tarcoola
39
Wandina
36
Population
Mount Tarcoola
3,257
Wandina
4,375
Metric leadMount Tarcoola 4Wandina 62 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMount Tarcoola
- Best for investmentWandina
- Best for best schoolsWandina
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 | Mount Tarcoola | Wandina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.5/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.7/100 | 35.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.8/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 21 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 39 | 36 |
| Green cover | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| Population | 3,257 | 4,375 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Tarcoola is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Wandina is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace. Mount Tarcoola sits among greener hillside streets, while Wandina keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Tarcoola tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Wandina stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Mount Tarcoola suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Wandina is the stronger match for retirees.
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.