Overall score
Churchlands
55.9/100
Innaloo
58.4/100
Churchlands vs Innaloo, WA suburb comparison
Churchlands for investment and value; Innaloo for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChurchlandsInnaloo
Crime rate
Churchlands
3004.5 / 1k
Innaloo
1187.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Churchlands
100
Innaloo
96
Population
Churchlands
3,638
Innaloo
9,592
Metric leadChurchlands 4Innaloo 6across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesInnaloo
- Best for investmentChurchlands
- Best for best valueChurchlands
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 | Churchlands | Innaloo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.9/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.5/100 | 15.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 3004.5 / 1k | 1187.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 54 |
| Walkability | 74.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 100 | 96 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Population | 3,638 | 9,592 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Churchlands is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Innaloo is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Churchlands tends to lead on housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Innaloo stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Churchlands the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Innaloo.