Overall score
Bovell
37.2/100
Yalyalup
41.3/100
Bovell for retirees; Yalyalup for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bovell
37.2/100
Yalyalup
41.3/100
Crime rate
Bovell
15376.2 / 1k
Yalyalup
2476.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bovell
0
Yalyalup
1
Population
Bovell
475
Yalyalup
2,950
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Bovell is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Yalyalup is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace.
Bovell pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Yalyalup is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Retirees may find Bovell the better fit, while families and investors are more likely to prefer Yalyalup.