Atwell vs Banjup, WA suburb comparison

Atwell for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

AtwellBanjup

Overall score

Atwell

64.2/100

Banjup

22.8/100

Crime rate

Atwell

1170.8 / 1k

Banjup

7881.3 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Atwell

96

Banjup

2

Population

Atwell

9,287

Banjup

1,377

Metric leadAtwell 8Banjup 1across 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryAtwellBanjup
Overall score64.2/10022.8/100
Housing (desirability)76.0/10032.4/100
Crime rate1170.8 / 1k7881.3 / 1k
Schools & preschools5
Parks & reserves182
Public transport stops366
Walkability72.0/1009.0/100
Nearby amenities962
Population9,2871,377
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)8/109/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Atwell is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Banjup is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Atwell sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Banjup is further out with more breathing room.

On the data, Atwell is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Banjup answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Atwell, while Banjup remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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