Overall score
Willow Vale
31.3/100
Wongawallan
33.4/100
Willow Vale vs Wongawallan, QLD suburb comparison
Willow Vale for retirees and families; Wongawallan for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Willow ValeWongawallan
Crime rate
Willow Vale
29.7 / 1k
Wongawallan
29.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Willow Vale
8
Wongawallan
0
Population
Willow Vale
2,279
Wongawallan
1,415
Metric leadWillow Vale 4Wongawallan 4across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWillow Vale
- Best for familiesWillow Vale
- Best for investmentWongawallan
- Best for best valueWongawallan
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 | Willow Vale | Wongawallan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.3/100 | 33.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.2/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.7 / 1k | 29.4 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 0 |
| Population | 2,279 | 1,415 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Willow Vale is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, while Wongawallan is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
Willow Vale pulls ahead on parks and reserves and walkability, whereas Wongawallan is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Wongawallan, while Willow Vale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.