Overall score
Point Vernon
55.3/100
Urraween
55.0/100
Point Vernon for investment and value; Urraween for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Point Vernon
55.3/100
Urraween
55.0/100
Crime rate
Point Vernon
42.0 / 1k
Urraween
42.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Point Vernon
54
Urraween
75
Population
Point Vernon
5,718
Urraween
7,951
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 Vernon | Urraween |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.3/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.3/100 | 61.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.0 / 1k | 42.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 1 |
| Walkability | 29.0/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 54 | 75 |
| Population | 5,718 | 7,951 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Point Vernon reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Urraween is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Point Vernon tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while Urraween stands out for nearby cafés and amenities and a larger local community.
Choose Point Vernon if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Urraween for families and households prioritising schools.