Overall score
Silvan
43.9/100
Wandin East
50.8/100
Silvan vs Wandin East, VIC Suburb Comparison
Wandin East for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SilvanWandin East
Crime rate
Silvan
36.7 / 1k
Wandin East
22.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Silvan
18
Wandin East
2
Population
Silvan
1,323
Wandin East
408
Metric leadSilvan 4Wandin East 42 tiedacross 10 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 investmentWandin East
- Best for best schoolsWandin East
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 | 43.9/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.3/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.7 / 1k | 22.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 21 | — |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 45 | 19 |
| Green cover | 18.9% | 4.4% |
| 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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Wandin East stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Silvan if you are weighing investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Wandin East for families.
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.