Overall score
Upper Coomera
50.8/100
Wongawallan
42.5/100
Upper Coomera vs Wongawallan, QLD Suburb Comparison
Upper Coomera for retirees and families; Wongawallan for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Upper CoomeraWongawallan
Crime rate
Upper Coomera
49.0 / 1k
Wongawallan
46.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Upper Coomera
173
Wongawallan
2
Population
Upper Coomera
27,180
Wongawallan
1,415
Metric leadUpper Coomera 7Wongawallan 21 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 retireesUpper Coomera
- Best for familiesUpper Coomera
- Best for investmentUpper Coomera
- Best for best valueUpper Coomera
- Best for best schoolsWongawallan
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 | Upper Coomera | Wongawallan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.8/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.0 / 1k | 46.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 34 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 72 | — |
| Walkability | 67.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 173 | 2 |
| Green cover | 14.0% | 0.5% |
| Population | 27,180 | 1,415 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Upper Coomera is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Wongawallan is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. 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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Wongawallan stands out for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Upper Coomera, while Wongawallan 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.