Overall score
Rangeway
34.4/100
Wandina
46.2/100
Rangeway for families and schools; Wandina for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Rangeway
34.4/100
Wandina
46.2/100
Crime rate
Rangeway
3669.6 / 1k
Wandina
1549.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rangeway
4
Wandina
3
Population
Rangeway
1,871
Wandina
4,375
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.
Put side by side, Rangeway is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Wandina is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace.
Rangeway tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, while Wandina stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Rangeway sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Wandina.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wandina, while Rangeway remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.