Overall score
Woronora
59.0/100
Yarrawarrah
64.9/100
Woronora for schools; Yarrawarrah for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Woronora
59.0/100
Yarrawarrah
64.9/100
Crime rate
Woronora
70.0 / 1k
Yarrawarrah
22.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Woronora
79
Yarrawarrah
56
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 | 59.0/100 | 64.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.2/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.0 / 1k | 22.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 59 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 56 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 9 |
| Green cover | 34.5% | 24.7% |
| 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 schools and education options, plus nearby cafés and amenities, while Yarrawarrah stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Choose Woronora if you are weighing investors and households prioritising schools; lean toward Yarrawarrah for retirees and value-focused buyers.
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.