Overall score
Cable Beach
33.0/100
Djugun
39.1/100
Cable Beach vs Djugun, WA Suburb Comparison
Cable Beach for beach lifestyle; Djugun for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cable BeachDjugun
Crime rate
Cable Beach
269.9 / 1k
Djugun
269.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cable Beach
32
Djugun
28
Population
Cable Beach
5,730
Djugun
3,291
Metric leadCable Beach 5Djugun 43 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDjugun
- Best for familiesDjugun
- Best for beach lifestyleCable Beach
- Best for best schoolsDjugun
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 | Cable Beach | Djugun |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.0/100 | 39.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.0/100 | 32.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 269.9 / 1k | 269.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.4/100 | 2.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 6 |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 11.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 32 | 28 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Population | 5,730 | 3,291 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Cable Beach is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Djugun is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace. Where Cable Beach is shaped by the coast, Djugun offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Cable Beach is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; Djugun answers with parks and reserves, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage.
People chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Cable Beach the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Djugun.
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.