Overall score
Port Germein
8.3/100
Wirrabara
14.5/100
Wirrabara for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Port Germein
8.3/100
Wirrabara
14.5/100
Crime rate
Port Germein
40.0 / 1k
Wirrabara
19.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Port Germein
0
Wirrabara
0
Population
Port Germein
368
Wirrabara
353
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 | Port Germein | Wirrabara |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.3/100 | 14.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.6/100 | 12.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.0 / 1k | 19.4 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 1 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 4 |
| Population | 368 | 353 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Port Germein is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Wirrabara is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Port Germein tends to lead on public transport access and walkability, while Wirrabara stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wirrabara, while Port Germein remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.