Overall score
Point Lonsdale
44.9/100
Wallington
45.6/100
Point Lonsdale for families and beach lifestyle; Wallington for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Point Lonsdale
44.9/100
Wallington
45.6/100
Crime rate
Point Lonsdale
16.0 / 1k
Wallington
49.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Point Lonsdale
30
Wallington
8
Population
Point Lonsdale
3,788
Wallington
1,515
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 | Point Lonsdale | Wallington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.9/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.2/100 | 65.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.0 / 1k | 49.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 12 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 20.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 75 | 27 |
| Population | 3,788 | 1,515 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Point Lonsdale reads as a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living; Wallington is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Where Point Lonsdale is shaped by the coast, Wallington offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Point Lonsdale pulls ahead on parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Wallington is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Point Lonsdale if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools; lean toward Wallington for retirees and investors.