Overall score
Upper Coomera
67.0/100
Wongawallan
33.4/100
Upper Coomera for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Upper Coomera
67.0/100
Wongawallan
33.4/100
Crime rate
Upper Coomera
29.7 / 1k
Wongawallan
29.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Upper Coomera
167
Wongawallan
0
Population
Upper Coomera
27,180
Wongawallan
1,415
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 | Upper Coomera | Wongawallan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.0/100 | 33.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.7 / 1k | 29.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 34 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 72 | — |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 167 | 0 |
| Population | 27,180 | 1,415 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Upper Coomera is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Wongawallan is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Upper Coomera sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Wongawallan is further out with more breathing room.
Upper Coomera tends to lead on parks and reserves and walkability, while Wongawallan stands out for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Upper Coomera if you are weighing families and value-focused buyers; lean toward Wongawallan for retirees.