Overall score
Woronora Heights
64.8/100
Yarrawarrah
64.9/100
Woronora Heights vs Yarrawarrah, NSW Suburb Comparison
Woronora Heights for schools; Yarrawarrah for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Woronora HeightsYarrawarrah
Crime rate
Woronora Heights
22.0 / 1k
Yarrawarrah
22.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Woronora Heights
39
Yarrawarrah
56
Population
Woronora Heights
2,781
Yarrawarrah
2,775
Metric leadWoronora Heights 5Yarrawarrah 53 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesYarrawarrah
- Best for best schoolsWoronora Heights
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 | Woronora Heights | Yarrawarrah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.8/100 | 64.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.6/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.0 / 1k | 22.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 59 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 39 | 56 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 9 |
| Green cover | 61.9% | 24.7% |
| Population | 2,781 | 2,775 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Woronora Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, while Yarrawarrah is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Woronora Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Yarrawarrah keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Woronora Heights tends to lead on schools and education options, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook, while Yarrawarrah stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Woronora Heights if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Yarrawarrah for investors.
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.