Overall score
Bluff Point
36.3/100
Wonthella
37.5/100
Bluff Point vs Wonthella, WA suburb comparison
Bluff Point for retirees and families; Wonthella for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bluff PointWonthella
Crime rate
Bluff Point
5309.5 / 1k
Wonthella
4142.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bluff Point
4
Wonthella
25
Population
Bluff Point
1,381
Wonthella
1,711
Metric leadBluff Point 4Wonthella 6across 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 retireesBluff Point
- Best for familiesBluff Point
- Best for investmentWonthella
- Best for best valueWonthella
- Best for best schoolsBluff Point
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 | Bluff Point | Wonthella |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.3/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.7/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 5309.5 / 1k | 4142.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 19 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 25 |
| Population | 1,381 | 1,711 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bluff Point is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Wonthella is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Bluff Point pulls ahead on parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Wonthella is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Bluff Point generally means more mid-market housing value, while Wonthella leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Bluff Point if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Wonthella for families and investors.