Overall score
Balcatta
58.3/100
Gwelup
52.8/100
Balcatta vs Gwelup, WA Suburb Comparison
Gwelup for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BalcattaGwelup
Crime rate
Balcatta
47.4 / 1k
Gwelup
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balcatta
345
Gwelup
103
Population
Balcatta
10,813
Gwelup
5,391
Metric leadBalcatta 8Gwelup 22 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | Balcatta | Gwelup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.3/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.8/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.4 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 78 | 22 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 345 | 103 |
| Green cover | 10.2% | 32.0% |
| Population | 10,813 | 5,391 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Balcatta is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Gwelup is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Balcatta sits closer to the city centre, whereas Gwelup is in a middle-ring position.
Balcatta pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Gwelup is the better pick for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Gwelup, while Balcatta 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.