Overall score
Darch
50.5/100
Koondoola
38.9/100
Darch vs Koondoola, WA Suburb Comparison
Darch for families and value; Koondoola for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DarchKoondoola
Crime rate
Darch
32.4 / 1k
Koondoola
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Darch
300
Koondoola
75
Population
Darch
7,347
Koondoola
3,919
Metric leadDarch 7Koondoola 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Darch | Koondoola |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.5/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.6/100 | 36.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 35 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 300 | 75 |
| Green cover | 11.2% | 44.8% |
| Population | 7,347 | 3,919 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Darch is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Koondoola is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Darch tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Koondoola stands out for schools and education options, plus public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Darch, while Koondoola 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.