Overall score
Busselton
55.9/100
Yalyalup
38.4/100
Busselton vs Yalyalup, WA Suburb Comparison
Busselton for retirees and families; Yalyalup for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BusseltonYalyalup
Crime rate
Busselton
48.2 / 1k
Yalyalup
48.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Busselton
160
Yalyalup
1
Population
Busselton
1,838
Yalyalup
2,950
Metric leadBusselton 7Yalyalup 31 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 | Busselton | Yalyalup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.9/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.3/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.2 / 1k | 48.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 63.3/100 | 62.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | — |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 160 | 1 |
| Green cover | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Population | 1,838 | 2,950 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Busselton is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Yalyalup is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Busselton is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability; Yalyalup answers with housing affordability, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Busselton if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Yalyalup for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.