Overall score
Success
46.5/100
Wattleup
26.0/100
Success for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Success
46.5/100
Wattleup
26.0/100
Crime rate
Success
53.7 / 1k
Wattleup
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Success
148
Wattleup
6
Population
Success
11,340
Wattleup
443
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 | Success | Wattleup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.5/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.7/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Public transport stops | 60 | 2 |
| Walkability | 69.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 148 | 6 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Green cover | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| Population | 11,340 | 443 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Success reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Wattleup is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Success sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Wattleup is further out with more breathing room.
Success pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas Wattleup is the better pick for improving crime trends and a mature, settled community.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Success, while Wattleup 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.