Overall score
Woronora
50.6/100
Yarrawarrah
54.7/100
Woronora for investment and schools; Yarrawarrah for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Woronora
50.6/100
Yarrawarrah
54.7/100
Crime rate
Woronora
70.0 / 1k
Yarrawarrah
22.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Woronora
78
Yarrawarrah
55
Population
Woronora
2,043
Yarrawarrah
2,775
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.
| Category | Woronora | Yarrawarrah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.6/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.0 / 1k | 22.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 59 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 78 | 55 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 7 |
| Population | 2,043 | 2,775 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Woronora reads as a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by; Yarrawarrah is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Woronora tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, while Yarrawarrah stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Woronora if you are weighing investors and households prioritising schools; lean toward Yarrawarrah for retirees and families.