Overall score
Atwell
46.8/100
Banjup
26.0/100
Atwell for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Atwell
46.8/100
Banjup
26.0/100
Crime rate
Atwell
53.7 / 1k
Banjup
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Atwell
315
Banjup
5
Population
Atwell
9,287
Banjup
1,377
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 | Atwell | Banjup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.8/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.0/100 | 31.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 6 |
| Walkability | 72.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 315 | 5 |
| Green cover | 8.6% | 0.0% |
| Population | 9,287 | 1,377 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Atwell is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Banjup is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. 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, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Banjup answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Atwell, while Banjup remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.