Wandana Heights vs Waurn Ponds, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Wandana Heights | Waurn Ponds |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.2/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 66.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.4 / 1k | 54.3 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 18 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 116 | 133 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 30 |
| Population | 2,195 | 4,956 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWandana Heights
- Best for familiesWandana Heights
- Best for investmentWaurn Ponds
- Best for best valueWaurn Ponds
- Best for best schoolsWaurn Ponds
Comparison summary
Wandana Heights and Waurn Ponds offer different strengths across official suburb data. Waurn Ponds leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Waurn Ponds; Housing (desirability) favours Waurn Ponds; Crime rate favours Wandana Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Wandana Heights, Families → Wandana Heights, Investment → Waurn Ponds, Best value → Waurn Ponds.