Overall score
Cowaramup
47.7/100
Witchcliffe
41.2/100
Cowaramup vs Witchcliffe, WA Suburb Comparison
Cowaramup for retirees and families; Witchcliffe for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CowaramupWitchcliffe
Crime rate
Cowaramup
49.7 / 1k
Witchcliffe
49.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cowaramup
36
Witchcliffe
3
Population
Cowaramup
2,482
Witchcliffe
484
Metric leadCowaramup 7Witchcliffe 12 tiedacross 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 retireesCowaramup
- Best for familiesCowaramup
- Best for investmentWitchcliffe
- Best for best valueCowaramup
- Best for best schoolsCowaramup
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 | Cowaramup | Witchcliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.7/100 | 41.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.2/100 | 35.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.7 / 1k | 49.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 63.3/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 2 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 36 | 3 |
| Green cover | 17.7% | 10.7% |
| Population | 2,482 | 484 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Cowaramup is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Witchcliffe is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Cowaramup pulls ahead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Witchcliffe is the better pick for a country-town feel and an emerging neighbourhood. On housing, Cowaramup sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Witchcliffe.
On balance, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Cowaramup, while Witchcliffe remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.