Overall score
Anstead
55.7/100
Pinjarra Hills
54.4/100
Anstead vs Pinjarra Hills, QLD Suburb Comparison
Anstead for investment and value; Pinjarra Hills for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AnsteadPinjarra Hills
Crime rate
Anstead
12.0 / 1k
Pinjarra Hills
15.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Anstead
20
Pinjarra Hills
37
Population
Anstead
1,522
Pinjarra Hills
771
Metric leadAnstead 6Pinjarra Hills 22 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesPinjarra Hills
- Best for investmentAnstead
- Best for best valueAnstead
- Best for best schoolsAnstead
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 | Anstead | Pinjarra Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.7/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.4/100 | 19.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.0 / 1k | 15.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 8 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 37 |
| Green cover | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Population | 1,522 | 771 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Anstead is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Pinjarra Hills is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Pinjarra Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Anstead keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Anstead pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Pinjarra Hills is the better pick for walkability, plus nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Anstead the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Pinjarra Hills.
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.