Overall score
River Heads
33.4/100
Wondunna
44.9/100
River Heads vs Wondunna, QLD suburb comparison
Wondunna for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
River HeadsWondunna
Crime rate
River Heads
41.9 / 1k
Wondunna
41.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
River Heads
1
Wondunna
9
Population
River Heads
2,044
Wondunna
3,315
Metric leadRiver Heads 0Wondunna 52 tiedacross 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | River Heads | Wondunna |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.4/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.9 / 1k | 41.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 9 |
| Population | 2,044 | 3,315 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, River Heads is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Wondunna is a more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe.
River Heads pulls ahead on a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing, whereas Wondunna is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, River Heads sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Wondunna.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Wondunna, while River Heads remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.