Overall score
O'Connell
30.9/100
Wurdong Heights
35.0/100
Wurdong Heights for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
O'Connell
30.9/100
Wurdong Heights
35.0/100
Crime rate
O'Connell
52.9 / 1k
Wurdong Heights
52.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
O'Connell
0
Wurdong Heights
0
Population
O'Connell
399
Wurdong Heights
465
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 | O'Connell | Wurdong Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.9/100 | 35.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.7/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.9 / 1k | 52.4 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 399 | 465 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
O'Connell reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Wurdong Heights is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Wurdong Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while O'Connell keeps a flatter suburban layout.
O'Connell tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Wurdong Heights stands out for housing affordability and overall desirability.
Choose O'Connell if you are weighing families; lean toward Wurdong Heights for investors and value-focused buyers.