Overall score
Balingup
28.8/100
Donnybrook
44.3/100
Balingup vs Donnybrook, WA suburb comparison
Donnybrook for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BalingupDonnybrook
Crime rate
Balingup
13047.2 / 1k
Donnybrook
2429.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balingup
0
Donnybrook
14
Population
Balingup
565
Donnybrook
3,035
Metric leadBalingup 3Donnybrook 61 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDonnybrook
- Best for familiesDonnybrook
- Best for investmentDonnybrook
- Best for best valueDonnybrook
- Best for best schoolsDonnybrook
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 | Balingup | Donnybrook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.8/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 12.0/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 13047.2 / 1k | 2429.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 14 |
| Population | 565 | 3,035 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Balingup is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Donnybrook is a more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Balingup tends to lead on public transport access and walkability, while Donnybrook stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Balingup sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Donnybrook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Donnybrook, while Balingup remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.