Overall score
Ashby
42.5/100
Wanneroo
54.5/100
Ashby for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ashby
42.5/100
Wanneroo
54.5/100
Crime rate
Ashby
3247.4 / 1k
Wanneroo
682.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashby
20
Wanneroo
72
Population
Ashby
2,850
Wanneroo
12,113
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.
Ashby reads as a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city; Wanneroo is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Ashby sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Wanneroo is in a middle-ring position.
Ashby tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Wanneroo stands out for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
Families and investors may find Ashby the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wanneroo.