Overall score
Dawesville
41.9/100
Wannanup
36.1/100
Dawesville vs Wannanup, WA Suburb Comparison
Dawesville for retirees and beach lifestyle; Wannanup for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DawesvilleWannanup
Crime rate
Dawesville
59.7 / 1k
Wannanup
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dawesville
133
Wannanup
99
Population
Dawesville
7,143
Wannanup
4,142
Metric leadDawesville 8Wannanup 22 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDawesville
- Best for familiesWannanup
- Best for beach lifestyleDawesville
- Best for best valueDawesville
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 | Dawesville | Wannanup |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.9/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.4/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.7 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 20 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 99 |
| Green cover | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| Population | 7,143 | 4,142 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Dawesville reads as a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone; Wannanup is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Dawesville tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Wannanup stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
People chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Dawesville the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Wannanup.
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.