Overall score
Carabooda
31.8/100
Yanchep
39.2/100
Carabooda for families; Yanchep for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Carabooda
31.8/100
Yanchep
39.2/100
Crime rate
Carabooda
32.4 / 1k
Yanchep
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carabooda
6
Yanchep
16
Population
Carabooda
444
Yanchep
11,022
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 | Carabooda | Yanchep |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.8/100 | 39.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 13.9/100 | 39.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 60 |
| Public transport stops | — | 80 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 16 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 11.1% |
| Population | 444 | 11,022 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Carabooda is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Yanchep is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone. Yanchep leans into coastal living, while Carabooda feels more inland and suburban in character.
Carabooda tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Yanchep stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Carabooda suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Yanchep is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.