Overall score
Bovell
35.1/100
Yalyalup
38.4/100
Yalyalup for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bovell
35.1/100
Yalyalup
38.4/100
Crime rate
Bovell
48.2 / 1k
Yalyalup
48.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bovell
1
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.
| Category | Bovell | Yalyalup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.2/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.2 / 1k | 48.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 63.3/100 | 62.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 1 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Population | 475 | 2,950 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
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, overall desirability, and a larger local community.
Retirees may find Bovell the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yalyalup.
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.