Overall score
Wakerley
59.4/100
Wynnum West
54.5/100
Wakerley vs Wynnum West, QLD Suburb Comparison
Wakerley for families and investment; Wynnum West for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
WakerleyWynnum West
Crime rate
Wakerley
17.4 / 1k
Wynnum West
62.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Wakerley
116
Wynnum West
212
Population
Wakerley
8,718
Wynnum West
12,790
Metric leadWakerley 5Wynnum West 61 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWynnum West
- Best for familiesWakerley
- Best for investmentWakerley
- Best for best schoolsWakerley
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 | Wakerley | Wynnum West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.4/100 | 54.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.5/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.4 / 1k | 62.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 73 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 77.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 116 | 212 |
| Green cover | 22.9% | 11.2% |
| Population | 8,718 | 12,790 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Wakerley is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Wynnum West is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Wakerley tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Wynnum West stands out for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Wakerley if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Wynnum West for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.
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.