Overall score
Pagewood
49.8/100
Wolli Creek
60.9/100
Pagewood for families and value; Wolli Creek for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Pagewood
49.8/100
Wolli Creek
60.9/100
Crime rate
Pagewood
72.4 / 1k
Wolli Creek
55.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pagewood
73
Wolli Creek
175
Population
Pagewood
3,885
Wolli Creek
10,654
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 | Pagewood | Wolli Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.8/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.6/100 | 53.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.4 / 1k | 55.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 16 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 73 | 175 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 3 |
| Green cover | 16.5% | 4.4% |
| Population | 3,885 | 10,654 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Pagewood reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Wolli Creek is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Pagewood is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Wolli Creek answers with a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Pagewood if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Wolli Creek for retirees and families.
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.