Overall score
Beeliar
40.4/100
Wattleup
26.0/100
Beeliar vs Wattleup, WA Suburb Comparison
Beeliar for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BeeliarWattleup
Crime rate
Beeliar
53.7 / 1k
Wattleup
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beeliar
44
Wattleup
6
Population
Beeliar
8,617
Wattleup
443
Metric leadBeeliar 9Wattleup 02 tiedacross 11 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 | Beeliar | Wattleup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.4/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.8/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.7 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | — |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 2 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 6 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 8,617 | 443 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Beeliar is a metro established suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Wattleup is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Beeliar sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Wattleup is further out with more breathing room.
Beeliar pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas Wattleup is the better pick for improving crime trends and a mature, settled community.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Beeliar, while Wattleup 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.