Overall score
Silvan
46.2/100
Wandin East
37.6/100
Silvan vs Wandin East, VIC suburb comparison
Silvan for investment and value; Wandin East for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SilvanWandin East
Crime rate
Silvan
36.0 / 1k
Wandin East
22.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Silvan
10
Wandin East
2
Population
Silvan
1,323
Wandin East
408
Metric leadSilvan 5Wandin East 21 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesWandin East
- Best for investmentSilvan
- Best for best valueSilvan
- Best for best schoolsSilvan
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 | Silvan | Wandin East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.2/100 | 37.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.2/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.0 / 1k | 22.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 21 | — |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 45 | 19 |
| Population | 1,323 | 408 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Silvan is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Wandin East is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Silvan tends to lead on housing affordability and walkability, while Wandin East stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Silvan if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Wandin East for families.