Overall score
Orangeville
34.2/100
Warragamba
42.6/100
Orangeville for retirees and families; Warragamba for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Orangeville
34.2/100
Warragamba
42.6/100
Crime rate
Orangeville
22.5 / 1k
Warragamba
24.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Orangeville
1
Warragamba
126
Population
Orangeville
1,354
Warragamba
1,202
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 | Orangeville | Warragamba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.2/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.2/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.5 / 1k | 24.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 20 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 126 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 6 |
| Population | 1,354 | 1,202 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 2/10 |
Orangeville is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, while Warragamba is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Warragamba sits among greener hillside streets, while Orangeville keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Orangeville pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Warragamba is the better pick for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Orangeville sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Warragamba.
Retirees and families may find Orangeville the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Warragamba.