Overall score
Clackline
32.0/100
Northam
41.5/100
Clackline for investment; Northam for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clackline
32.0/100
Northam
41.5/100
Crime rate
Clackline
50.5 / 1k
Northam
50.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clackline
26
Northam
74
Population
Clackline
330
Northam
6,679
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 | Clackline | Northam |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.0/100 | 41.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.7/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.5 / 1k | 50.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 3 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 74 |
| Green cover | 8.2% | 7.2% |
| Population | 330 | 6,679 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Clackline is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Northam is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Clackline pulls ahead on housing affordability, whereas Northam is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Clackline generally means more sought-after housing, while Northam leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Clackline if you are weighing investors; lean toward Northam for retirees, families, 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.