Overall score
Waikiki
56.2/100
Warnbro
61.5/100
Waikiki for retirees and investment; Warnbro for beach lifestyle and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Waikiki
56.2/100
Warnbro
61.5/100
Crime rate
Waikiki
1176.4 / 1k
Warnbro
1320.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Waikiki
48
Warnbro
68
Population
Waikiki
12,453
Warnbro
10,828
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.
Waikiki reads as a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Warnbro is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Waikiki pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Warnbro is the better pick for schools and education options and public transport access.
Choose Waikiki if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Warnbro for families and people chasing a beach lifestyle.