Overall score
Scone
48.6/100
Wingen
44.6/100
Scone for retirees and value; Wingen for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Scone
48.6/100
Wingen
44.6/100
Crime rate
Scone
64.8 / 1k
Wingen
65.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Scone
126
Wingen
2
Population
Scone
5,824
Wingen
277
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 | Scone | Wingen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.6/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.4/100 | 39.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.8 / 1k | 65.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 237 | 16 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 126 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 54 | 13 |
| Green cover | 1.1% | 14.2% |
| Population | 5,824 | 277 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Scone is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Wingen is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Scone sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Wingen is further into the wider countryside.
Scone tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Wingen stands out for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Scone generally means more approachable housing costs, while Wingen leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Scone, while Wingen 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.