Overall score
Orelia
34.2/100
Wandi
37.0/100
Orelia for retirees and investment; Wandi for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Orelia
34.2/100
Wandi
37.0/100
Crime rate
Orelia
59.7 / 1k
Wandi
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Orelia
70
Wandi
42
Population
Orelia
4,535
Wandi
4,324
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 | Orelia | Wandi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.2/100 | 37.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.3/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 43 | 16 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 70 | 42 |
| Green cover | 23.8% | 6.2% |
| Population | 4,535 | 4,324 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 9/10 |
Orelia reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Wandi is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Orelia pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Wandi is the better pick for housing affordability, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Wandi, while Orelia remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.