Overall score
Dianella
65.6/100
Mount Lawley
65.1/100
Dianella vs Mount Lawley, WA suburb comparison
Dianella for investment and value; Mount Lawley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DianellaMount Lawley
Crime rate
Dianella
450.6 / 1k
Mount Lawley
935.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dianella
201
Mount Lawley
389
Population
Dianella
24,169
Mount Lawley
11,328
Metric leadDianella 7Mount Lawley 3across 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 retireesMount Lawley
- Best for familiesMount Lawley
- Best for investmentDianella
- Best for best valueDianella
- Best for best schoolsMount Lawley
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 | Dianella | Mount Lawley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.6/100 | 65.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.6/100 | 17.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 450.6 / 1k | 935.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 27 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 109 | 48 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 201 | 389 |
| Population | 24,169 | 11,328 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Dianella is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Mount Lawley is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Lawley sits among greener hillside streets, while Dianella keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Dianella tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Mount Lawley stands out for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Dianella suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Mount Lawley is the stronger match for retirees and families.