Overall score
Sisters Beach
33.7/100
Wynyard
43.8/100
Wynyard for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Sisters Beach
33.7/100
Wynyard
43.8/100
Crime rate
Sisters Beach
50.0 / 1k
Wynyard
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Sisters Beach
6
Wynyard
18
Population
Sisters Beach
511
Wynyard
6,296
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 | Sisters Beach | Wynyard |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.7/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.2/100 | 81.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | — | 33 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 18 |
| Green cover | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Population | 511 | 6,296 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Sisters Beach is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Wynyard is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Sisters Beach is stronger for stronger socioeconomic advantage; Wynyard answers with housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Families may find Sisters Beach the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wynyard.
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.