Overall score
Anstead
47.6/100
Pinjarra Hills
43.6/100
Anstead vs Pinjarra Hills, QLD suburb comparison
Anstead for retirees and investment; Pinjarra Hills for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AnsteadPinjarra Hills
Crime rate
Anstead
7.7 / 1k
Pinjarra Hills
9.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Anstead
19
Pinjarra Hills
37
Population
Anstead
1,522
Pinjarra Hills
771
Metric leadAnstead 5Pinjarra Hills 21 tiedacross 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 retireesAnstead
- Best for familiesPinjarra Hills
- Best for investmentAnstead
- Best for best valueAnstead
- Best for best schoolsPinjarra Hills
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 | 47.6/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.7 / 1k | 9.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 8 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 37 |
| Population | 1,522 | 771 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Anstead is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, 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 and a quieter safety profile, whereas Pinjarra Hills is the better pick for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees and investors may find Anstead the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Pinjarra Hills.