Overall score
Scarness
43.1/100
Wondunna
35.2/100
Scarness vs Wondunna, QLD Suburb Comparison
Scarness for retirees and families; Wondunna for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ScarnessWondunna
Crime rate
Scarness
70.1 / 1k
Wondunna
69.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Scarness
47
Wondunna
10
Population
Scarness
3,646
Wondunna
3,315
Metric leadScarness 7Wondunna 21 tiedacross 10 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 | Scarness | Wondunna |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.1/100 | 35.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.2/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.1 / 1k | 69.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 48.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 10 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 0.5% |
| Population | 3,646 | 3,315 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Scarness reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Wondunna is a more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Scarness tends to lead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Wondunna stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Scarness generally means more approachable housing costs, while Wondunna leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wondunna, while Scarness remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.