Overall score
Bindoon
34.6/100
Lower Chittering
33.6/100
Bindoon vs Lower Chittering, WA Suburb Comparison
Bindoon for retirees and families; Lower Chittering for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BindoonLower Chittering
Crime rate
Bindoon
50.5 / 1k
Lower Chittering
50.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bindoon
5
Lower Chittering
4
Population
Bindoon
1,215
Lower Chittering
2,408
Metric leadBindoon 5Lower Chittering 32 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 retireesBindoon
- Best for familiesBindoon
- Best for best valueLower Chittering
- Best for best schoolsLower Chittering
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 | Bindoon | Lower Chittering |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.6/100 | 33.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.5 / 1k | 50.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 5.2/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 4 |
| Green cover | 10.8% | 4.2% |
| Population | 1,215 | 2,408 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Bindoon reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Lower Chittering is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Lower Chittering sits among greener hillside streets, while Bindoon keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bindoon pulls ahead on walkability, plus nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Lower Chittering is the better pick for housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community. Bindoon generally means more mid-market housing value, while Lower Chittering leans toward more sought-after housing.
Bindoon suits families more clearly, whereas Lower Chittering is the stronger match for retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.